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Introduction
Caribbean Art Music
Artistic research, performance, publication, education,
and access
Grounded in ongoing research, programming, and pedagogy centered on Caribbean classical composers, this work has developed over many years through performance, teaching, and scholarship, including within work at the University of The Bahamas. The work highlights how localized repertoire can reshape musical education and professional practice.
Featured Resource
Featured Resource
This poster presented at the National Flute Association conference offers a concise overview of the project and highlights some of the research, performances, publications, and educational work connected to it.
Research and Publications
Research and Publications
These publications document Caribbean art music and give scholarly context for the broader repertoire, composers, and traditions connected to this genre.
Journal Articles
Gangelhoff, C., Gibson, R., & Johnson, C. (2011). From classical to calypso: An interview with Bahamian composer and conductor, Cleophas R. E. Adderley. International Journal of Bahamian Studies, 17(1), 60–68.
Gangelhoff, C., & LeGrand, C. (2011). Caribbean art music bibliography, Vol. 1. The International Journal of Bahamian Studies, 17(1), 1-59.
Gangelhoff, C., & LeGrand, C. (2013). Caribbean art music bibliography, Vol. 2. The International Journal of Bahamian Studies, 19(2), 1-76.
Gangelhoff, C., & LeGrand, C. (2017). El sonido de la música poco interpretada: La historia menos conocida de la música de arte en el Caribe. Boletin Musica: Revista de Música Latinoamericana y Caribeña, 46–47, 25–39.
Wright, C. L., & Gangelhoff, C. (2013). Cultural identity in Bahamian art music: The expression of four Bahamian composers. International Journal of Bahamian Studies, 19(2), 79–92.
Textbook
Gangelhoff, C., & LeGrand, C. (2019). Tour de force: A musical journey of the Caribbean. Sound Caribbean.
Encyclopedia entries
Gangelhoff, C., & LeGrand, C. (2016). Alberga, Eleanor D. In H. L. Gates & F. W. Knight (Eds.), Dictionary of Caribbean and Afro-Latin American biography (Vol. 1, pp. 37-38). Oxford UP.
Gangelhoff, C., & LeGrand, C. (2016). Blackwell, Chris. In H. L. Gates & F. W. Knight (Eds.), Dictionary of Caribbean and Afro-Latin American biography (Vol. 1, pp. 338-339). Oxford UP.
Gangelhoff, C. (2016). Eda-Pierre, Christiane. In H. L. Gates & F. W. Knight (Eds.), Dictionary of Caribbean and Afro-Latin American biography (Vol. 2, pp. 434). New York: Oxford University Press.
Gangelhoff, C., & LeGrand, C. (2016). Racine, Julio. In H. L. Gates & F. W. Knight (Eds.), Dictionary of Caribbean and Afro-Latin American biography (Vol. 5, pp. 240-241). Oxford UP.
Gangelhoff, C., & LeGrand, C. (2016). Spence, Joseph. In H. L. Gates & F. W. Knight (Eds.), Dictionary of Caribbean and Afro-Latin American biography (Vol. 6, pp. 130-131). Oxford UP.
Gangelhoff, C., & LeGrand, C. (2016). Walke, Olive. In H. L. Gates & F. W. Knight (Eds.), Dictionary of Caribbean and Afro-Latin American biography (Vol. 6, pp. 319-320). Oxford UP.
Gangelhoff, C., & LeGrand, C. (2020). Caribbean art music. In A. R. Martin & M. Mihalka (Eds.), Music around the world: A global encyclopedia (pp. 139-141). ABC CLIO.
Gangelhoff, C., & LeGrand, C. (2020). Quelbe. In A. R. Martin & M. Mihalka (Eds.), Music around the world: A global encyclopedia (pp. 707-708). ABC CLIO.
Relevant works by other authors
LeGrand, C. (2014). “The isle is full of noises”: C Force and musical life in The Bahamas. The International Journal of Bahamian Studies, 20(2), IV 4-8.
Shaw, P. (2010). Sheer magic [CD review: C Force Tchaka Mizik]. International Journal of Bahamian Studies, 16, 106.
Shaw, P. (2013). International Symposium on Composers of African & Afro-Caribbean Descent: Veni, vidi, vici. International Journal of Bahamian Studies, 19(2), 77-78.
Thomas, S. J. (2013). Fred Ferguson and Graffiti: Fresh Paint. International Journal of Bahamian Studies, 19(2),
Walters, A. (2014). CD review: C Force Deep Blue. International Journal of Bahamian Studies, 20(1), 76-78.
Curated Audio and Video Selections
These works are curated audio and video selections from composers across the Caribbean.
Puentes Caribeños conference in Puerto Rico
Puentes Caribeños Music of the Americas
Nassau Music Society — "Celebrating WE!" Series
Tilla by Christian Justilien (The Bahamas)
Erzulie Oh! Erzulie Sa! Werner Jaegerhuber
Recordings & Curated Albums
Selected recordings of Caribbean art music, drawn from more than a decade of performance, production, and research. All albums are available for streaming on Spotify and other digital platforms.
Tour de Force
C Force
Melodic Conch Salad
Student project
Deep Blue
C Force
Tchaka Mizik
C Force
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