Versatility in the French Caribbean Music.

 

Welcome to What’s the Beat with Branee T.-PART I

I am so happy for you to join on this journey in exploring the theme of

Versatility in Music.

Just so we are all on the same page, let’s get a bit of background information.

 

The music we know today was not haphazard. It required centuries of fine-tuning, trial and error, and many many successes. However, one of the core themes of Music is the degree of versatility of musicians and their work. Many musicians are well-versed in singing, composing, producing, and of course, playing instruments.

 

Just look at how much fun this guy is having with not one, not two, but 90 instruments:

 

Musicians specifically in the Caribbean in addition to playing their instruments are also leading church choirs, being songwriters, and repairing or tuning instruments.

 Musician performing original piece in church setting

An example of a famous versatile musician is  Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart

Versatile musician Mozart

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a short biography on Mozart

Mozart was a child prodigy but didn’t survive off playing and composing his music. He also “taught private lessons, composite he completed works for commission and gained his long-sought tenure.”

 

Versatility can be found in many other areas besides music. One example of this can be food. Many sought-after chefs are well-versed in the food preparation of many international dishes.

 

Young chefs in culinary school learning to prepare international dishes

An example of food versatility can be seen in local restaurants namely Twisted Lime. Chefs here are well-versed in Bahamian and international dishes including Greek, Mexican and Italian.

 

If you made it to the end, Congratulations! You are now a certified Versatilist. Yes, it is not a real word. Welcome to the club.

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Until next time signing off as

… Branee’ T. - Chief Versatilist Consultant