Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month with us! Learn about Jamesie & the history of scratch band music, or Quelbe. This 1hr 10min doc covers the folk music from the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Scratch band music, or Quelbe, is the grass-roots folk music from the U.S. Virgin Islands. The lyrics are a form of oral history relaying the day-to-day trials and tribulations of living on a small Caribbean island. Playing with some homemade instruments made from tin cans and gourds, the music has a crudeness to it that is intoxicating and rhythmic speaking to both the beauty and the hardship of the Crucian (of St. Croix) lifestyle. 79-year old James Brewster has performed and recorded throughout the Caribbean, Europe and the United States and is the legendary King of Scratch.
This film is not rated and can be found on our streaming service, Kanopy.
What does NR or "not rated" mean? The Motion Picture Association rating system (G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17) is a voluntary system not enforced by law; films can be exhibited without a rating. Parents or guardians should exercise their best judgement per film.
AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Films & Movies | Cultural & International | Community Interest |
TAGS: | Movies | Film | EVPL North Park | All ages | Adults |
Opened in April of 2005, EVPL North Park is located on 960 Koehler Dr. and was constructed in a manner that resembles great lodges found in National Parks. With both children’s and adult’s towers, EVPL North Park boasts a ceiling high stone fireplace, an enclosed outdoor patio, public access computers, and public meeting and study room areas.