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This is my story;

this is my song...

ur history, in the African tradition, used
to be told in benna, then in calypso.
OSadly, as the art form became more
politicized and polarizing, it began losing its
prominence. But in its glory days, we relied on
the barometer of calypso to remind us of what
we are as a country; who we are as a people;
and where we are in the process of building this
Nation.
So, we asked several aficionados and
enthusiasts to look back and share with us
their Top 5 patriotic songs since 1981. However,
the contributors insisted that several nation-
building classics released before that year
simply could not be left out. Accordingly, here
are their picks:

Irvin Baptiste, Refrigeration Technician

In Antigua – Rupert ‘Baba’ Blaize
A Nation to Build; A Country to Mould – Joseph
‘Calypso Joe’ Hunte
Our Pledge – Sir McLean ‘King Shortshirt’
Emanuel
Faithful Nationals – Julian ‘King Fyah’ Lawrence
Antigua’s Independence – Sir Paul ‘King
Obstinate’ Richards

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