Longtime Dan Zanes collaborator Father Goose is being touted
as the first Caribbean artist to leave the
dancehall for the all-family music scene
-- but in truth, he hasn’t gone far. His new album, It’s a Bam Bam Diddly!, is a party in a CD; it’s full of reggae
beats, contagious horns and energetic vocals, and while it’s geared toward
kids, it stays true to Father Goose’s Jamaican roots. The blend of traditional and original songs
(including one sung in Creole) ranges from reggae to calypso to mento; guest appearances
include Dan Zanes and Sheryl Crow, although the more exciting guest spots come
from less Rolling Stone-ish artists, like Haitian roots musician Gaston “Bonga”
Jean-Baptiste on steel drums. Detailed liner notes and lyric sheets help guide
kids and parents through this potentially new terrain (though I suspect the
kids in my predominantly West Indian neighborhood will do just fine on their
own). The album hits stores this week – check it out here.
Download the very danceable song Chi
Chi Buddo:
Chi Chi Buddo by Father Goose.mp3
