Sand Dance

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If you are an older Caymanian, hearing 'Swanky' immediatlely wets your tastebuds for a nice cool refreshing drink of lime, brown sugar and water. However, for music lovers Swanky is the short name given to the sole guardians of the traditional music of the Cayman Islands. Traditional Caymanian music was played by a 'Kitchen Band', which was composed of a fiddle, drum, spoon and bottle, washboard, grater, and possibly a harmonica or guitar. The reasoning behind this name is because the band includes useful items from the house that can be fashioned into musical instruments. Swanky Kitchen Band is this generation's take on the traditional 'kitchen' band. The band is made up of young Caymanians paying tribute to our musicians of old and rich heritage. They are fusing the old and the new to create a beautiful modern day hybrid of distinctly Caymanian sounds. Band members: Samuel Rose - Violin, Nicholas Johnson - Guitar, Daniel Augustine - Drums, Paula Scott - Grater and shakers, Stanley Ebanks - Percussion The band plays a variety of traditional Caymanian folk music as well as other lively and cultural tunes form the region and abroad. 'Sand Dance' is SKB's sophomore album featuring local artists such as KK Alese, Devon Edie, Jeffrey Wilson, MoJ, ThE iZ, Yannick Powell and Nathan Barnett-Herrera. SKB gives you a modern twist of Caymanian culture with traditional ballads uniquely brought to today's sound. So kick back, relax and enjoy the sand between your toes as you dance to the melodies by Swanky Kitchen Band.