Andre Tanker "Linstead Market" (1965)

The late Andre Michael Tanker ( (September 25, 1941 Woodbrook, Port of Spain -- February 28, 2003) was one of the most original, versatile and influential musicians to emerge in Trinidad and Tobago in the nineteen sixties.

Andre grew up near the Invaders pan yard, and his first musical instrument was a pan given to him by the legendary panist Ellie Mannette, and his music took off from there.

Many of us were introduced Andre's music in the nineteen sixties when, bucking the trend of guitar driven combos, he chose instead to lead a combo in which the featured instrument was a vibraphone.

His cultural contributions continued until his death, and his musical contributions included such hits as the popular "Ben Lion " from 2004, which featured the group "Three Canal".

From the 1965 Esso promotional album "Tiger Goes Calypso", here is the the Andre Tanker Combo, and the Jamaican folk song "Linstead Market".

This popular hit featured the versatile Andre Tanker on Vibraphone.

Видео Andre Tanker "Linstead Market" (1965) канала Glenroy Joseph