Carnival time isn't the only opportunity to listen to music, and this compilation provides many reasons to enjoy these pulsating rhythms all year round. From the rousing opening track, by , to the soothing , covers all the bases. What makes this CD a standout is that besides the expected offerings from Trinidad, there are tunes representing smaller islands such as Barbados, St. Vincent, Grenada, and St. Thomas. There's also a mix of moods, from the rowdy ( ), the sweet ( by newcomer and ), as well as the naughty ( ). reflects the many sides of music. ~ Rosalind Cummings-Yeates