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  Music of the Cayman Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Cayman Islands are a Caribbean island chain, currently a territory of the United Kingdom.
Musically there are an array of pop singers that cater to tourists, while the natives enjoy a selection of international pop music and their own folk styles.
Christmas music is an important part of the Cayman folk tradition, and it consists of serenading, or group singing of carols on Christmas Eve.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Music_of_the_Cayman_Islands   (310 words)

  
 Wikipedia:WikiProject World music - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
music played exclusively for live audiences by often amateur musicians, using compositions and techniques mostly passed down orally); other forms of music should be called "pop-folk", "traditionally styled" or some other term, unless the context makes it quite clear exactly what is being referred to.
In some cases, variants might be used -- Music of the United States uses a musicbox which is different than those used for Music of Hawaii, Music of Puerto Rico, Music of Louisiana and Music of Texas, each of which have their own varieties.
Music of the United Kingdom and Music of Canada both have three different boxes; one of the UK boxes (such as at Music of the Cayman Islands) is a variant of the Caribbean musicbox, which has different varieties at Music of Jamaica and Music of Martinique and Guadeloupe, among others.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_World_music   (779 words)

  
 Cayman Islands
The three islands are outcrops of the Cayman Ridge, a range of submarine mountains extending west southwest from the Sierra Maestra range in the southeast portion of Cuba to the Misteriosa Bank in the direction of Belize.
The flag of the Cayman Islands was adopted in 1959.
The last hurricanes to directly impact the Cayman Islands were Gilbert in September of 1988, Mitch in October of 1998, Michelle in November of 2001 and the worst of all Ivan on September 12, 2004.
www.eandbcaymans.com /cayman_islands.htm   (4208 words)

  
 Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Cayman Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
The population of the Cayman Islands is 34,763 as of July 2000.
The Cayman Islands are also world famous as a Scuba Diving destination because of their proximity to the Cayman Wall and the Cayman Trench, which extend deep into the coral reefs of the Caribbean.
The defence of the Cayman Islands is the responsibility of the United Kingdom.
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 Cayman Islands Travel Guide | Fodor's Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Today's Caymans are seasoned with suburban prosperity (particularly Grand Cayman, where residents joke that the national flower is the satellite dish) and stuffed with crowds (the hotels that line the famed Seven Mile Beach are often full, even in the slow summer season).
Most of the 44,000 Cayman Islanders live on Grand Cayman, where the cost of living is at least 20% higher than in the United States, but you won't be hassled by panhandlers or feel afraid to walk around on a dark evening (the crime rate is very low).
Cayman Brac is named for its most distinctive feature, a rugged limestone bluff ("brac" in Gaelic) that runs up the center of the 12-mi (19-km) island, culminating in a sheer 140-foot cliff at its eastern end.
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 CAYMAN ISLANDS
The Cayman Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the western Caribbean Sea comprising the islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman.
The Cayman Islands - often referred to as The Caymans, or (more correctly) just Cayman - were first sighted by Christopher Columbus on May 10, 1503 during his disastrous fourth and final voyage to the New World.
The three islands are situated about 480 miles (770 km) south of Miami, 150 miles (240 km) south of Cuba, and 180 miles (290 km) northwest of Jamaica.
www.solarnavigator.net /geography/cayman_islands.htm   (475 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Music of Jamaica Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
These poor villages became isolated from the rest of the island, and were eventually the birthplace of Rastafarianism, a religion which soon spread to the rest of the island and abroad.
The style of music at the time is retroactively termed roots reggae and comibines the influence of American soul music and the traditional shuffle and one-drop of Jamaican mento.
Reggae music was intricately tied to the expansion of Rastafarian religion with its principles of pacifism, Zionism, and pan-Africanism.
www.ipedia.com /music_of_jamaica.html   (2283 words)

  
 Cayman Net News: North Side Kitchen Band offers taste of Cayman music
The music is not written down, but has been passed down from generation to generation, and describes the old way of life in the Cayman Islands.
The rich musical pastiche echoes all the cultural influences that have been brought to bear the Cayman Islands over the years.
These musical styles have often been transmitted through the medium of Caymanian seafarers who were exposed to new musical styles as they traveled from port to port.
www.caymannetnews.com /2004/08/730/band.shtml   (744 words)

  
 Cayman Net News: Beenie Man brings his Grammy-award-winning music to the Cayman Islands
Beenie's start in music began with toasting at the age of five in Waterhouse, Kingston, Jamaica.
During the 1998 concert, a man was stabbed during an altercation with another man, although officials do not believe there was any association between the fight and the concert, itself.
Immediately following the Cayman Islands concert, Beenie Man was on his way to Antigua.
www.caymannetnews.com /2003/12/553/beenie.shtml   (375 words)

  
 American Symphony Orchestra League::News
Music Alive residencies are boosting the nation's overall awareness, acceptance, understanding, and performance of contemporary music.
Music Alive turns these talented individuals into new music missionaries as it places them in residencies across the USA, to help orchestras stretch the musical boundaries of their audiences.
Melinda Wagner was born in Philadelphia and received graduate degrees in Music Composition from the University of Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania.
www.symphony.org /news/pr/musicalive.shtml   (2021 words)

  
 Cayman Islands vacations, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman — DoitCaribbean — Caribbean holidays
The islands are the peaks of an underwater mountain range.
The tax-free status of the Cayman Islands, the British Crown Colony of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, is said to have been granted by King George III of England in gratitude to the islanders after they saved the crews of 10 merchant ships wrecked off the coast in 1788.
Off Little Cayman you can dive to explore the coral and sponges on Bloody Bay Wall, where the sea beds drop almost a sheer 20,000ft (600 m) and visibility is up to 150ft (46 m).
www.doitcaribbean.com /caymanislands   (470 words)

  
 Cayman Islands :: Gowealthy.com Feature Countries
Cayman Islands is a duty free destination, and you can save on things like China, watches, fine jewelry, including authentic coin jewelry and lot more.
The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Cayman Islands celebrate a number of colorful events all around the year.
www.gowealthy.com /country/feature/cayman_isles/index.asp   (348 words)

  
 Cayman Airways - Your Trip   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Cayman Airways advises the public that although no official storm warning has been declared for the Cayman Islands at this time the projections for the path and development for Tropical Depression #5 has generated inquiries regarding Cayman Airways policies regarding changes of travel plans.
Cayman Airways is pleased to announce the addition of new cargo service between the Cayman Islands and Tampa, FL effective June 9, 2005.
Cayman Airways has announced that it is in the process of converting its jet aircraft to a two-class configuration in order to facilitate the introduction of Sir Turtle Class on all of its scheduled flight services.
www.caymanairways.com /news/index.html   (3020 words)

  
 Cayman Islands Honeymoon Destination and Vacation, Carlson Wagonlit South Street Travel helps you with your honeymoon ...
We are certified Cayman Island travel experts, specializing in the most memorable honeymoons of a lifetime to the Cayman Islands.
Our agents, travel to the Cayman Islands, twice a year on familiarization trips, so you always receive, the most up to date recommendations of any travel agency in the world.
The tranquil islands are home to some of the friendliest people in the Caribbean whose courteous and civil manners are renowned and most befitting their British heritage.
www.wedalert.com /content/honeymoon/caymanIsland/index.asp   (413 words)

  
 Chamber Music Northwest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
She is a founding member of SATB, a vocal quartet specializing in vocal chamber music of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Her performances with SATB have taken her from the Cayman Islands International Music Festival to Severance Hall, and Kilbourn Hall at Eastman School of Music.
She received her D.M.A from the University of Michigan School of Music, and she is currently on the voice faculty of the University of Kansas Department of Music and Dance, in the School of Fine Arts.
www.cmnw.org /artist_2.php?ensemble_ID=95   (180 words)

  
 Cayman Islands Vacation Packages, Cayman Islands Hotels, All Inclusive Cayman Islands Vacations, Cayman Islands Cruises
Cayman Islands shares a history and topography with fellow ABC islands Bonaire and Curacao, but is quite distinct from the rest of the Caribbean.
The Natural Bridge, Cayman Islands's most illustrious natural landmark, was carved out by the pounding surf over the course of many centuries.
Cayman Islands is one of only a handful of Caribbean islands that offer exciting gambling opportunities.
www.vacationonline.com /destinations/caymanislands/caymanislandtest.php   (257 words)

  
 Cayman Islands FAQ
English is the official language of the Cayman Islands, spoken with a distinct lilt that is a reminder of the island's early Welsh, Scottish, and English settlers.
The Cayman Islands dollar is issued in units of $100, $50, $25, $10, $5 and $1 with coins of 25 cents, 10, 5 and one cent.
Bird lovers flock to each of the Cayman Islands for a chance to see approximately 200 species ranging from tiny hummingbirds to Cayman parrots to the magnificent frigate bird with a wingspan of seven feet.
www.lovetripper.com /faqs/cayman-islands.html   (1306 words)

  
 Kids Sea Camp Family Dive Vacations Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory located in the Western Caribbean, 480 miles south of Miami, Florida, 150 miles south of Cuba and 180 miles northwest of Jamaica.
The main airport in the Cayman Islands, "Owen Roberts International Airport", is located on the largest of the Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman.
You will be staying at Cobalt Coast Resort in Grand Cayman is located on the Northwest shore, in a secluded tranquil setting with a spectacular view overlooking the inviting waters of the Caribbean Sea.
www.kidsseacamp.com /cay/caymanhomepage1.html   (1542 words)

  
 Cayman Islands Restaurant
There is a cuisine unique to the Cayman Islands, and many of the traditional recipes reflect a way of life which is slowly disappearing.
The Wharf Restaurant is Cayman’s premier waterfront restaurant, offering the choice of dining under the stars on the seaside patio or in the air-conditioned comfort of the verandah dining room.
With its trendy decor and ambience, its eclectic mix of modern and old music, and most importantly, its energetic and friendly staff, Bamboo has quickly become one of the island's hottest nightspots.
www.wiol.com /caymans/restaurants.html   (1001 words)

  
 Grand Cayman - Things to Know
The Cayman Islands dollar is fixed to the US dollar at US $1.00 CI $.84.
These museums are a mixture of ancient treasures and natural history from the Cayman Islands' past.
Grand Cayman offers a variety of dinner/entertainment options, from ethnic food such as Mexican, Italian, Chinese, or Jamaican to the more conventional choices such as pizza, burgers, and fried chicken.
www.all-inclusive-travel.com /Tourism/Cayman.htm   (624 words)

  
 Island Music
Influenced by all music, you can hear the wide range on this album, including rock, country, latin, reggae, soca, and other island music styles.
Hi Tide is one of the few bands today that actually appeals both to kids and adults with their unique musical style.
If you can not make it to the Cayman Islands to see them live, your next best option is to buy their new CD "Open Invitation" online today.
hitidemusic.com   (242 words)

  
 Cayman Islands - Cay Compass News Online - Show Me Cuban music in Cayman
The band’s main focus is reggaeton music, a mixture of hip–hop and Jamaican style reggae laced with Spanish lyrics, but their repertoire also includes a heady mix of salsa, reggae and meringue.
Their catchy Latin infused rhythms ensured that they were invited back again and again, garnering a number of loyal fans on island who have spurred the band on, encouraging and supporting them over the past couple of years.
The band has performed at a number of concerts on island, including supporting act for QQ and the successful concert held late last year featuring popular reggaeton and dancehall artists Ivy Queen and Sasha.
www.caycompass.com /cgi-bin/CFPnews.cgi?ID=1012609   (638 words)

  
 Caribbean Islands Travel | Cayman Islands | Caribbean Tourism Organisation
That beauty and the islands’ liberal tax laws attract harassed executives for both work and play.
These islands that were home to pirates in the 17th century are now virtually crime-free, and a wonderful place to vacation or holiday,
There is still treasure underwater, but the islands also offer spectacular diving.
www.doitcaribbean.com /caymanislands/index.html.en-US   (437 words)

  
 Cayman Islands Features | Fodor's Online Travel Guide
On the easternmost point of the island, this secluded beach is great for wading, shell collecting, and snorkeling.
The island is blessed with many fine beaches.
Grand Cayman's west coast is dominated by the famous Seven Mile Beach -- actually a 5½-mi-long (9-km-long) expanse of powdery white sand.
www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=cayman_islands@47&cur_section=fea&feature=30004   (631 words)

  
 Brochure
The Cayman Islands is made up of three beautiful islands, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac and Grand Cayman.
To find good natured, all around happy people in some places, you’d have to look far and wide, but not in the Cayman Islands, here everywhere you look you’ll see a smile on people’s face who are always willing to help you.
Calypso is the native music of the Cayman Islands.
www.awrsd.org /oms_computers/brochuremaura.htm   (472 words)

  
 Cayman Islands - Cay Compass News Online - DJs to get cultural orientation
The cultural orientation programme was agreed in principal last Thursday by radio station owners at a meeting with the Minister of Communications Arden McLean and other Ministry personnel, George Town MLA Alfonso Wright and representatives of the Information and Communications Technology Authority.
“It was agreed that subscribing to the concept that playing Cayman Islands music is good for public and policy reasons, and should not mean quality is decreased in any way,” Mr.
Koughnett said, noting that the music would also have to conform to the genre format of the station.
www.caycompass.com /cgi-bin/CFPnews.cgi?ID=1012857   (506 words)

  
 Cayman Islands vacation rentals, Cayman Islands villa rentals , Cyber Rentals
Accommodation and Amenities for the condo on Cayman Islands
The Haven at Cayman Kai is located about 1/3 mile east of Rum Point on the North Side of Grand Cayman.
The crystal-clear waters are home to one of the widest varieties of tropical fish and aquatic life found anywhere on earth.
www.cyberrentals.com /vacation-condo-Cayman-Islands/p135807.htm   (629 words)

  
 Dive Cayman - a scuba diving, snorkelling Caribbean vacation paradise   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
The Cayman Islands will groove May 15th-18th 2003 with some 100 taste and opinion makers of the African American community.
The exclusive guests have been invited to the Cayman Islands by SAVOY magazine to attend the prelude to the annual  “Some Kind of Blue” Cayman Islands music festival scheduled for 2004. 
The four-day incentive program will include plenty of beach, swim, spa treatments and golf time, group dinners at some of Grand Cayman’s best restaurants, inspirational and business-oriented speakers and sightseeing.
www.divecayman.ky /divemaster/news_details_pub.asp?id=628   (238 words)

  
 Getting Married in the Cayman Islands
This information is designed primarily to give non-residents a guide to getting married in the Cayman Islands, but it will also be of assistance to residents.Couples wishing to marry during a vacation or a cruise ship stop may apply for a special licence.
Under the law, the Governor grants special licences, and marriages may be performed as soon as applications have been processed.
The minimum age of legal marriage in the Cayman Islands is 16, however, anyone under 18 must have consent if he or she has not been married before.
www.caymanvacations.com /general/getting_married.htm   (428 words)

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