Bassez down

Thought to be traditional Caribbean

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A lively, up-tempo calypso, full of irresistible syncopated rhythms and a contrasting call-and-response middle section

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Age: 5 to 7 , 7 to 9 , 9 to 11
Song type: Call-and-response , Choir
Style: Traditional - Central/South America
Subject: Music
Scoring: Additional instrumental parts , Guitar chords , Piano accompaniment , Unison
SEND: Braille scores , MLD suitable , PMLD suitable , SLD suitable , Slower backing tracks

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The audio tracks were recorded specially for the Sing Up programme by young singers from Millfields and Benthal Primary schools in Hackney, mixed and mastered by Nic Rowley at Vandborg Studios. The backing track was created by Chris Wilson.

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