Rake-and-scrape
Category: Genre
Summary
Rake-and-scrape is a Bahamian dance-band tradition whose characteristic texture includes the scrape, strike and bend of a handsaw played as percussion. Accordion and a goatskin drum are central to many ensembles, with strings and other instruments appearing in different settings. The inventive use of everyday materials is part of a carefully developed musical language, not evidence of a lack of proper instruments. The music supports social dancing, celebration and a specifically Bahamian cultural identity. [1]
Contemporary and trending
The tradition continues through working bands, local events, festivals, teaching and recordings. Heritage presentation can introduce the sound to new audiences, while community dancing preserves knowledge that is not fully visible in a short concert excerpt. Contemporary musicians may amplify or expand the ensemble without abandoning the saw's rhythmic role. Its commercial visibility is more concentrated than that of international pop, but active local practice is a different measure of presence. A recorded revival and a neighborhood celebration can sustain the same repertory for different purposes.
History
The style developed through Bahamian African-descended life and encounters with European-derived social dances, including quadrille and polka-related forms. Island movement and community exchange helped shape repertories and ensemble habits. Cat Island and Andros are especially visible in documentation, while Nassau provides another setting for performance and recording. The history is not only a story of ingenious objects: dancers, family musicians and local occasions gave the instruments their roles. Later national and international cultural programs made selected ensembles more widely audible. [2]
Musical characteristics
Listen to the saw as a rhythmic voice rather than a sustained novelty effect. Scraping, striking and bending create changes of attack and color that interact with the drum and melody. The accordion can carry a tune whose phrase structure guides dancers, while percussion supplies lift and punctuation. A small group can make a rich texture because the instruments occupy different sonic spaces. The relationship between melody and step matters; a recording heard as background atmosphere can conceal how precisely the ensemble supports a social dance.
Geography and communities
The map uses a broad central Bahamian landscape linking Cat Island, Andros, New Providence and neighboring island communities. A second lighter northern island field reflects wider circulation without pretending that a single circle can represent an elongated archipelago perfectly. The intervening sea is part of a travel network, not a claim of continuous land-based population. A few isolated Nassau and Cat Island pins would miss the shared repertory and movement among islands. The fields are cultural approximations rather than administrative boundaries.
Artists
Ophie and Da Websites, Bo Hog and Da Rooters and Ed Moxey's Rake 'n Scrape provide documented listening routes. The Fresh Creek Dance Band and other community musicians broaden the archive beyond a contemporary festival lineup. Folkways' release account identifies the saw, accordion and goatskin drum, while its Bahamian overview connects the sound to social dancing. Comparing ensembles reveals how phrasing and percussion balance can vary within a recognizable tradition. No claim is made here to having heard the complete albums or observed a dance event. [1]
Representative performances
These recordings offer listening examples of the genre. Notes identify the performance setting and any adaptation or mixed repertoire.
| Repertoire | Field use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| traditional | regional | Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates. |
| Artist | Performance / song / title | Embedded player URL | Notes | Repertoire kind | Repertoire date | Recording date | Format | Opening | Places | Fit | Evidence | Review note | MuGlobe favorite | Current hit | Authentic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophie & the Websites | Rake & Scrape Festival — Arthur’s Town, 2013 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/TMb1fvcGsj0 | An audience-uploaded live festival performance from Arthur’s Town, Cat Island, identified by uploader Jay Webb. It provides direct dance-music listening alongside the Smithsonian interview explaining the tradition.[3] | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | pending | Existing recording | Legacy accepted recording retained during curation-field migration; no new age or geographic claims. | false | false | false |
| Ophie Webb and Ophie & Da Websites | Ophie Webb explains Bahamian rake-n-scrape | https://www.youtube.com/embed/mHWWHScr7Ok | Smithsonian Folkways combines Webb’s explanation with musical demonstration. This is an interview and performance feature about the Cat Island tradition, clearly distinguished from an uninterrupted concert.[4] Embedded playback is currently unavailable (YouTube code 150); the recording reference is retained. | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | pending | Existing recording | Playback blocked: YouTube embedding error 150 observed 22 October 2026. Legacy accepted recording retained during curation-field migration; no new age or geographic claims. | false | false | false |
| Jonny Cake | Jonny Cake - Nassau MiCheck Performance | https://www.youtube.com/embed/L8Z820Q4Kzs | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Jonny Cake. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Nassau current MiCheck rendition of contemporary Bahamian rake-and-scrape/dance-band repertoire. May7,2026 stated release not presumed exact session; September upload separate. Video publication: 2026-09-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[5] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Jonny Cake. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Nassau current MiCheck rendition of contemporary Bahamian rake-and-scrape/dance-band repertoire. May7,2026 stated release not presumed exact session; September upload separate. | false | false | false |
| Ronnie Butler and ensemble | Bungy on Fire – Ronnie Butler | Bahamian Rake 'n' Scrape Classic #bahamas #calypso | https://www.youtube.com/embed/VS4ZrjShz1o | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Musica de todo el mundo Music for everyone . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific historical Bungy on Fire source identified as rake-and-scrape/calypso classic, not a claim that entire career fits. Later compilation date not session. Video publication: 2026-05-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[6] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Musica de todo el mundo Music for everyone . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific historical Bungy on Fire source identified as rake-and-scrape/calypso classic, not a claim that entire career fits. Later compilation date not session. | false | false | false |
| Bahama Seoul | Big Daddy (Jonny Cake Cover) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/P9khGiHJWZg | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bahama Seoul. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own particular Big Daddy female-perspective Song Flip interpretation explicitly based on named Jonny Cake musical work; no inherited original vocalist credit or same-master claim. Video publication: 2026-04-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[7] | traditional | unknown | unknown | music-video | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bahama Seoul. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own particular Big Daddy female-perspective Song Flip interpretation explicitly based on named Jonny Cake musical work; no inherited original vocalist credit or same-master claim. | false | false | false |
| Jonny Cake | Jonny Cake - Man For Everything | https://www.youtube.com/embed/je02NVsuOtk | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Jonny Cake. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Man for Everything modern Bahamian rake-and-scrape interpretation. Artist-owned work and named local music circuit; primary digital release October13,2025, not newly recorded January2026 merely from upload. Video publication: 2026-01-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[8] | traditional | unknown | unknown | music-video | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Jonny Cake. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Man for Everything modern Bahamian rake-and-scrape interpretation. Artist-owned work and named local music circuit; primary digital release October13,2025, not newly recorded January2026 merely from upload. | false | false | false |
| Jonny Cake and MiCheck ensemble | Jonny Cake - Big Daddy | MiCheck Performance | https://www.youtube.com/embed/xxu9q2p1iD0 | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: MiCheckMedia . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific complete Big Daddy contemporary local performance, separate from short 2026 event excerpt. Video publication: 2025-05-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[9] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: MiCheckMedia . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific complete Big Daddy contemporary local performance, separate from short 2026 event excerpt. | false | false | false |
| Phil Stubbs and ensemble | “Beautiful Cat Island” - Phil Stubbs | Rake N’ Scrape 2024 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/a5rPGChI9XI | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific Beautiful Cat Island live rendition at 25th annual festival. Documented performance/session: 2024. Video publication: 2024-06-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[10] | traditional | unknown | 2024 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific Beautiful Cat Island live rendition at 25th annual festival. Documented performance/session: 2024. | false | false | false |
| Jonny Cake and ensemble | Jonny Cake - Get Em Ricky (Lyrical Pineapple Performance) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/cRapyQ9KqFE | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Jonny Cake. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Artist identifies actual Get Em Ricky Lyrical Pineapple rendition. Video publication: 2023-10-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[11] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Jonny Cake. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Artist identifies actual Get Em Ricky Lyrical Pineapple rendition. | false | false | false |
| Bo Hog and The Rooters | Bo Hog & The Rooters | 2022 Cat Island Rake n' Scrape Festival | https://www.youtube.com/embed/tIHh9b9yMvI | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific 2022 festival rendition, not 2023 upload session. Documented performance/session: 2022. Video publication: 2023-06-17; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[12] | traditional | unknown | 2022 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific 2022 festival rendition, not 2023 upload session. Documented performance/session: 2022. | false | false | false |
| Da Rhythm Band | Da Rhythm Band @ Cat Island Rake n Scrape Festival 2023 Debut Song You will mis me when i gone 🔥🔥🎶🎵 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/IR2iIO4sDZA | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Da Rhythm Band. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual debut You Will Miss Me When I Gone, 2023 festival. Documented performance/session: 2023. Video publication: 2023-06-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[13] | traditional | unknown | 2023 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Da Rhythm Band. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual debut You Will Miss Me When I Gone, 2023 festival. Documented performance/session: 2023. | false | false | false |
| Cat Island rake-and-scrape ensemble (individual names uncredited) | Cat Island rake n scrape | https://www.youtube.com/embed/587qvyGKU5s | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Markatat. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Coherent 33-minute field performance counted once; no invented group name. Video publication: 2023-06-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[14] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Markatat. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Coherent 33-minute field performance counted once; no invented group name. | false | false | false |
| Higher Level Band | Higher Level Band's Virtual Rake'n'Scrape Party, Live!! | https://www.youtube.com/embed/1gkgrlIeQPM | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: The Higher Level Band. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own full virtual rake-and-scrape party musical programme, one coherent band presentation; no overlapping individual cuts selected or guessed current lineup. Video publication: 2022-10-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[15] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: The Higher Level Band. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own full virtual rake-and-scrape party musical programme, one coherent band presentation; no overlapping individual cuts selected or guessed current lineup. | false | false | false |
| Lassie Doh Boys | Lassie Doh Boys - Lassie Doh | https://www.youtube.com/embed/CBWVEnR74og | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: GoatSkinMusic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual particular Lassie Doh historical musical programme from documented Bahamian rake-and-scrape ensemble; generic label GoatSkinMusic not a vocalist. Video publication: 2021-11-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[16] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: GoatSkinMusic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual particular Lassie Doh historical musical programme from documented Bahamian rake-and-scrape ensemble; generic label GoatSkinMusic not a vocalist. | false | false | false |
| Shine Bahamas and ensemble | SHINE BAHAMAS | GIMME RAKE & SCRAPE (LIVE) | ELEVATION AWARDS 2020 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/f51jWNjjhs4 | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Elev8tion Now. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual Gimme Rake & Scrape at Elevation Awards. Documented performance/session: 2020. Video publication: 2021-09-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[17] | traditional | unknown | 2020 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Elev8tion Now. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual Gimme Rake & Scrape at Elevation Awards. Documented performance/session: 2020. | false | false | false |
| Geno D; Ira Storr and ensemble | Geno D and Ira Storr - Get Up | Bahamian Music | https://www.youtube.com/embed/2yQPz3vTgTI | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: KLight Entertainment. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Get Up actual Bahamian contemporary dance-band interpretation, source names current lead and band leader rather than publisher. Video publication: 2021-05-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[18] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: KLight Entertainment. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Get Up actual Bahamian contemporary dance-band interpretation, source names current lead and band leader rather than publisher. | false | false | false |
| Blaudy and ensemble | Rake & Scrape Live with artist Blaudy . | https://www.youtube.com/embed/jAvwHS_w72o | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Rake & Scrape Live Events Bahamas. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual pandemic virtual Rake & Scrape Live musical show, one programme. Documented performance/session: 2020. Video publication: 2020-10-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[19] | traditional | unknown | 2020 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Rake & Scrape Live Events Bahamas. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual pandemic virtual Rake & Scrape Live musical show, one programme. Documented performance/session: 2020. | false | false | false |
| Blaudy; Jammin Rahming; Da Rhythm Band | Blaudy and Jammin Rahming backed by Da Rhythm Band performing at RolleVille Regatta 2019 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/vm2HBWIkWMk | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: KLight Entertainment. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual full RolleVille Exuma Regatta2019 musical programme, named local dance-band musicians and event rather than every festival booking classified. Documented performance/session: 2019. Video publication: 2020-08-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[20] | traditional | unknown | 2019 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: KLight Entertainment. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual full RolleVille Exuma Regatta2019 musical programme, named local dance-band musicians and event rather than every festival booking classified. Documented performance/session: 2019. | false | false | false |
| Bahamian youth rake-and-scrape ensemble (individual names uncredited) | Bahamian Rake and Scrape Is Still Alive With The Youth | https://www.youtube.com/embed/z4KTn3nt0Ew | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Caribbean Jewel. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific collective musical performance; uploader Caribbean Jewel not invented as band name. Video publication: 2020-07-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[21] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Caribbean Jewel. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific collective musical performance; uploader Caribbean Jewel not invented as band name. | false | false | false |
| Da Rhythm Band | Da Rhythm Band - Bahamas 47th Independence Performance (Nobody Does it Like You) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/90JeiD_n9WM | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Da Rhythm Band. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Nobody Does It Like You performance, primary Bahamas47th Independence Virtual Celebrations 2020; not generic original national anthem date. Documented performance/session: 2020. Video publication: 2020-07-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[22] | traditional | unknown | 2020 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Da Rhythm Band. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Nobody Does It Like You performance, primary Bahamas47th Independence Virtual Celebrations 2020; not generic original national anthem date. Documented performance/session: 2020. | false | false | false |
| Frank Penn and ensemble | Frank Penn - Rake & Scrape | https://www.youtube.com/embed/64L9aRomFiY | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Islandsounz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific Rake & Scrape musical work, not automatic full-career classification. Video publication: 2020-06-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[23] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Islandsounz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific Rake & Scrape musical work, not automatic full-career classification. | false | false | false |
| Essence Band: Charisa Smith; Victor Johnson; Torriano Barrett; Jermaine Taylor | Lunch Time Jam: From Home Series - No.4 (Rake & Scrape) 🇧🇸🇹🇨 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/X-XcYuDqPeA | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Essence Band. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary actual Rake & Scrape Lunch Time Jam No4 names actual vocalist, keyboard/bass, saxophone, drums, and explicitly links Bahamian/Turks-and-Caicos community repertoire. Modern popular-song adaptations are part of declared dance-band arrangement; shared region eligibility distinct from confirmed Turks-origin session. Video publication: 2020-05-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[24] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas; region:world-bahamasturks-and-caicos | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Essence Band. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary actual Rake & Scrape Lunch Time Jam No4 names actual vocalist, keyboard/bass, saxophone, drums, and explicitly links Bahamian/Turks-and-Caicos community repertoire. Modern popular-song adaptations are part of declared dance-band arrangement; shared region eligibility distinct from confirmed Turks-origin session. | false | false | false |
| Gerald Cash Primary School Rake and Scrape Band | Gerald Cash Rake and Scrap Band | https://www.youtube.com/embed/f5QUJNXCC7w | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Junkanoo Rush. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific school-band performances; not rejected for an educational setting. Video publication: 2020-03-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[25] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Junkanoo Rush. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific school-band performances; not rejected for an educational setting. | false | false | false |
| Mangrove Cay High School Spice Band; Elon Moxey | Mangrove cay high school spice band: Elon Moxey at the crab fest | https://www.youtube.com/embed/IiNo5yPk_18 | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bahamian Jayy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific performance at Crab Fest; shared Moxey surname not inferred as Edmund Moxey. Video publication: 2019-07-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[26] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bahamian Jayy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific performance at Crab Fest; shared Moxey surname not inferred as Edmund Moxey. | false | false | false |
| Puzzle; Ira Storr and The Spank Band | Puzzle, pt. 1 | 2019 Cat Island Rake N' Scrape Festival 🎶 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/aPfEbXZOyyc | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Primary names actual vocal/backing musicians, 2019 festival. Documented performance/session: 2019. Video publication: 2019-06-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[27] | traditional | unknown | 2019 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Primary names actual vocal/backing musicians, 2019 festival. Documented performance/session: 2019. | false | false | false |
| Stephen Dillet Primary School Rake and Scrape Band | Stephen Dillet Primary Rake n Scrape | https://www.youtube.com/embed/8cGrn3cUe_w | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Tory Gilbert. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual assembly performance. Video publication: 2019-03-17; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[28] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Tory Gilbert. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual assembly performance. | false | false | false |
| New Creation Centre primary-school ensemble | Bahamian Island Rake n Scrape Medley | https://www.youtube.com/embed/xdiAxr27tho | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Linnea B. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Full source identifies Commonwealth Day local-island medley and school; not a guessed Gerald Cash credit. Video publication: 2019-03-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[29] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Linnea B. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Full source identifies Commonwealth Day local-island medley and school; not a guessed Gerald Cash credit. | false | false | false |
| Geno-D; Ira Storr and The Spank Band | Geno-D, pt. 1 | 2018 Cat Island Rake N' Scrape Festival 🎶 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/vHKPBr6InhM | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Full primary names actual musicians and local dance-band performance. Documented performance/session: 2018. Video publication: 2018-06-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[30] | traditional | unknown | 2018 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Full primary names actual musicians and local dance-band performance. Documented performance/session: 2018. | false | false | false |
| Ira Storr and The Spank Band | Ira Storr | 2018 Cat Island Rake N' Scrape Festival🎶 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/L4-hnJSozbk | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Primary identifies actual band at 2018 festival. Documented performance/session: 2018. Video publication: 2018-06-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[31] | traditional | unknown | 2018 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Primary identifies actual band at 2018 festival. Documented performance/session: 2018. | false | false | false |
| Gerald Cash Primary School Rake N’ Scrape Band | Gerald Cash Primary School Rake N' Scrape Band, pt. 3 | 2018 Cat Island Rake N' Scrape Festival 🎶 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/Og5sQOCMZ04 | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific 2018 festival performance, no other same-event parts chosen. Documented performance/session: 2018. Video publication: 2018-06-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[32] | traditional | unknown | 2018 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific 2018 festival performance, no other same-event parts chosen. Documented performance/session: 2018. | false | false | false |
| D-Mac; Ira Storr and The Spank Band | D-Mac, pt. 1 | 2018 Cat Island Rake N' Scrape Festival🎶 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/zhiEdSzem6s | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Full primary festival caption names actual backing band and featured voice, not solely festival-keyword inference. Documented performance/session: 2018. Video publication: 2018-06-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[33] | traditional | unknown | 2018 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Full primary festival caption names actual backing band and featured voice, not solely festival-keyword inference. Documented performance/session: 2018. | false | false | false |
| Gerald Cash Primary School Rake and Scrape Band | Bahamian TV - Gerald Cash Rake & Scrape Band | https://www.youtube.com/embed/yVIgJ3w_nqg | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamiantv. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific school-band performances; not rejected for an educational setting. Video publication: 2018-05-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[34] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamiantv. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific school-band performances; not rejected for an educational setting. | false | false | false |
| Village Boys | Village Boys, pt. 1 | Cat Island Rake N' Scrape 2017 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q_79Z8sBvfA | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual Senior Battle of the Bands performance, Cat Island. Documented performance/session: 2017. Video publication: 2017-06-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[35] | traditional | unknown | 2017 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual Senior Battle of the Bands performance, Cat Island. Documented performance/session: 2017. | false | false | false |
| Bodine Victoria and ensemble | BodineVictoria - Live at Cat Island Rake n Scrape Festival | https://www.youtube.com/embed/nxLWRxPQWrc | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bodine Victoria. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Primary describes Juicy Fruit/Don’t Touch Mi Tomato medley at 2017 Cat Island festival, explicitly a contemporary goombay/calypso-rooted interpretation in local dance-band programme; not every artist song classified. Documented performance/session: 2017. Video publication: 2017-06-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[36] | traditional | unknown | 2017 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bodine Victoria. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Primary describes Juicy Fruit/Don’t Touch Mi Tomato medley at 2017 Cat Island festival, explicitly a contemporary goombay/calypso-rooted interpretation in local dance-band programme; not every artist song classified. Documented performance/session: 2017. | false | false | false |
| Sharmond Smith; Fat Cat Barrington Hawkins and ensemble | Sharmond Smith - Welcome To Bahamas | https://www.youtube.com/embed/DcCYV5QDQfs | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Sharmond Smith. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Particular Welcome to Bahamas rendition; explicit featured musician from full caption. Video publication: 2017-04-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[37] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Sharmond Smith. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Particular Welcome to Bahamas rendition; explicit featured musician from full caption. | false | false | false |
| Da Rhythm Band | Bahamian Old School - Live with Da Rhythm Band at Marina Village Party | https://www.youtube.com/embed/dLPhqshqu1Q | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Da Rhythm Band. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Separate Marina Village live programme, not a duplicate of 2023 song. Video publication: 2016-04-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[38] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Da Rhythm Band. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Separate Marina Village live programme, not a duplicate of 2023 song. | false | false | false |
| Ophie and Da Websites | Emma (round dance) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/3eHwWfYjyS8 | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Ophie & Da Websites - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways round dances and heel-and-toe polka. Distributor 2016 release not assumed original session. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2016-02-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[39] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Ophie & Da Websites - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways round dances and heel-and-toe polka. Distributor 2016 release not assumed original session. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. | false | false | false |
| Ophie and Da Websites | Watermelon Is Spoiling on the Vine (round dance) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ws4A-bk5Ct8 | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Ophie & Da Websites - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways round dances and heel-and-toe polka. Distributor 2016 release not assumed original session. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2016-02-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[40] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Ophie & Da Websites - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways round dances and heel-and-toe polka. Distributor 2016 release not assumed original session. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. | false | false | false |
| Ophie and Da Websites | When Ya Mama Send You to School (round dance) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/9L4OSIUtafA | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Ophie & Da Websites - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways round dances and heel-and-toe polka. Distributor 2016 release not assumed original session. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2016-02-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[41] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Ophie & Da Websites - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways round dances and heel-and-toe polka. Distributor 2016 release not assumed original session. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. | false | false | false |
| Ophie and Da Websites | Round and Round da Bar Room (round dance) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/coK6ZCpJTAU | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Ophie & Da Websites - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways round dances and heel-and-toe polka. Distributor 2016 release not assumed original session. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2016-02-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[42] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Ophie & Da Websites - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways round dances and heel-and-toe polka. Distributor 2016 release not assumed original session. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. | false | false | false |
| Ophie and Da Websites | Hog in da Mud (heel and toe polka) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/tWj4Gu2CmYs | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Ophie & Da Websites - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways round dances and heel-and-toe polka. Distributor 2016 release not assumed original session. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2016-02-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[43] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Ophie & Da Websites - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways round dances and heel-and-toe polka. Distributor 2016 release not assumed original session. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. | false | false | false |
| Bo Hog and Da Rooters | Mama, Don’t Treat Me So Bad | https://www.youtube.com/embed/1tbBDpcm_Ds | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bo Hog & Da Rooters - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways performances: Mama Don’t Treat Me So Bad, Down da Road, Hog in da Mud, For My Own Things, Da Ole Gray Hound Dog and Boy Child/Girl Child; no overlapping anthology parent chosen. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2016-02-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[44] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bo Hog & Da Rooters - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways performances: Mama Don’t Treat Me So Bad, Down da Road, Hog in da Mud, For My Own Things, Da Ole Gray Hound Dog and Boy Child/Girl Child; no overlapping anthology parent chosen. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. | false | false | false |
| Bo Hog and Da Rooters | Down da Road (round dance) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/RVwAY_fgrjQ | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bo Hog & Da Rooters - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways performances: Mama Don’t Treat Me So Bad, Down da Road, Hog in da Mud, For My Own Things, Da Ole Gray Hound Dog and Boy Child/Girl Child; no overlapping anthology parent chosen. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2016-02-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[45] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bo Hog & Da Rooters - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways performances: Mama Don’t Treat Me So Bad, Down da Road, Hog in da Mud, For My Own Things, Da Ole Gray Hound Dog and Boy Child/Girl Child; no overlapping anthology parent chosen. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. | false | false | false |
| Bo Hog and Da Rooters | Hog in da Mud (heel and toe polka) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/A5NMTyC7owU | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bo Hog & Da Rooters - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways performances: Mama Don’t Treat Me So Bad, Down da Road, Hog in da Mud, For My Own Things, Da Ole Gray Hound Dog and Boy Child/Girl Child; no overlapping anthology parent chosen. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2016-02-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[46] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bo Hog & Da Rooters - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways performances: Mama Don’t Treat Me So Bad, Down da Road, Hog in da Mud, For My Own Things, Da Ole Gray Hound Dog and Boy Child/Girl Child; no overlapping anthology parent chosen. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. | false | false | false |
| Bo Hog and Da Rooters | For My Own Things (round dance) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/cctmghHkXbo | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bo Hog & Da Rooters - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways performances: Mama Don’t Treat Me So Bad, Down da Road, Hog in da Mud, For My Own Things, Da Ole Gray Hound Dog and Boy Child/Girl Child; no overlapping anthology parent chosen. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2016-02-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[47] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bo Hog & Da Rooters - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways performances: Mama Don’t Treat Me So Bad, Down da Road, Hog in da Mud, For My Own Things, Da Ole Gray Hound Dog and Boy Child/Girl Child; no overlapping anthology parent chosen. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. | false | false | false |
| Bo Hog and Da Rooters | Da Ole Gray Hound Dog (round dance) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Y-OI-A8lzk | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bo Hog & Da Rooters - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways performances: Mama Don’t Treat Me So Bad, Down da Road, Hog in da Mud, For My Own Things, Da Ole Gray Hound Dog and Boy Child/Girl Child; no overlapping anthology parent chosen. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2016-02-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[48] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bo Hog & Da Rooters - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways performances: Mama Don’t Treat Me So Bad, Down da Road, Hog in da Mud, For My Own Things, Da Ole Gray Hound Dog and Boy Child/Girl Child; no overlapping anthology parent chosen. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. | false | false | false |
| Bo Hog and Da Rooters | Boy Child/Girl Child | https://www.youtube.com/embed/rWvpMPs3DrA | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bo Hog & Da Rooters - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways performances: Mama Don’t Treat Me So Bad, Down da Road, Hog in da Mud, For My Own Things, Da Ole Gray Hound Dog and Boy Child/Girl Child; no overlapping anthology parent chosen. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2016-02-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[49] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bo Hog & Da Rooters - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Distinct Smithsonian Folkways performances: Mama Don’t Treat Me So Bad, Down da Road, Hog in da Mud, For My Own Things, Da Ole Gray Hound Dog and Boy Child/Girl Child; no overlapping anthology parent chosen. Distributor release: 2016-01-21; reissue date does not establish original recording. | false | false | false |
| Keno; Kaz; Elroy; Daz | Rake & Scrape 2015 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/N4LGYOaPUkU | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Abigail Walkin. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Recordist explicitly names actual players; unnamed band not invented. Documented performance/session: 2015. Video publication: 2015-03-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[50] | traditional | unknown | 2015 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Abigail Walkin. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Recordist explicitly names actual players; unnamed band not invented. Documented performance/session: 2015. | false | false | false |
| Bo Hog and Da Rooters; John | Bo-Hog da Rooters and John | https://www.youtube.com/embed/b_TqRYebQe0 | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: John Ace. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual musician John joins the ensemble; surname uncredited rather than guessed. Video publication: 2015-02-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[51] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: John Ace. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual musician John joins the ensemble; surname uncredited rather than guessed. | false | false | false |
| Ossie Andros and Bowen Sound ensemble | OSSIE ANDROS - Rake 'n' Scrape - Bowen Sound, Central Andros Style | https://www.youtube.com/embed/zaf2kEQ08_Y | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Channel Andros. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual Central Andros musical performance at Back to the Soil; gospel-event setting does not erase documented rake-and-scrape rendition. Video publication: 2014-09-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[52] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Channel Andros. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual Central Andros musical performance at Back to the Soil; gospel-event setting does not erase documented rake-and-scrape rendition. | false | false | false |
| Robert Santiago; Ophie Webb; Lynden Pratt | Robert Santiago, Ophie Webb & Lynden Pratt, jam at Fernandez Bay | https://www.youtube.com/embed/QuebRKO-n9o | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Robert Santiago. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Primary identifies actual brief musical jam at Fernandez Bay; no minimum-duration exclusion or instructional claim. Video publication: 2014-08-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[53] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Robert Santiago. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Primary identifies actual brief musical jam at Fernandez Bay; no minimum-duration exclusion or instructional claim. | false | false | false |
| Turning Point International Rake N’ Scrape Express | Cat Island Rake N' Scrape 2014 | Turning Point International Rake N' Scrape Express | https://www.youtube.com/embed/MUZmqCncW4w | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Named actual ensemble, Cat Island festival. Documented performance/session: 2014. Video publication: 2014-06-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[54] | traditional | unknown | 2014 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Named actual ensemble, Cat Island festival. Documented performance/session: 2014. | false | false | false |
| Ophie and Da Webbsites | Cat Island Rake N' Scrape 2014 | Ophie & Da Webbsites - "VAT 19" | https://www.youtube.com/embed/BukUtO1J5P4 | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific VAT 19 live performance. Documented performance/session: 2014. Video publication: 2014-06-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[55] | traditional | unknown | 2014 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific VAT 19 live performance. Documented performance/session: 2014. | false | false | false |
| Spank Band | Cat Island Rake N' Scrape 2014 | Spank Band | https://www.youtube.com/embed/6K2dAR21nW0 | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual 2014 Cat Island festival musical performance. Documented performance/session: 2014. Video publication: 2014-06-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[56] | traditional | unknown | 2014 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual 2014 Cat Island festival musical performance. Documented performance/session: 2014. | false | false | false |
| Ancient Man and ensemble | Cat Island Rake N' Scrape 2014 | Ancient Man | https://www.youtube.com/embed/sWlVivzIzUk | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific Cat Island festival performance, not every Bahamian pop work. Documented performance/session: 2014. Video publication: 2014-06-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[57] | traditional | unknown | 2014 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific Cat Island festival performance, not every Bahamian pop work. Documented performance/session: 2014. | false | false | false |
| Rhythm n’ Youth | Rhythm n' Youth Rake n' Scrape | https://www.youtube.com/embed/riQ_z1UagWE | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: peter pateman. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific festival musical presentation. Documented performance/session: 2014. Video publication: 2014-06-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[58] | traditional | unknown | 2014 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: peter pateman. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific festival musical presentation. Documented performance/session: 2014. | false | false | false |
| Pompey “Bo Hog” Johnson; Crystal Smith; Cedell Hunter | Bo Hog and the Rooters - Rake 'n' Scrape Now Booking. | https://www.youtube.com/embed/1EvYKYqCoH4 | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bentley Smith, MD. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Full source names accordion, saw and goombay drum, New Bight based ensemble; actual full musical programme despite booking advertisement. Video publication: 2014-04-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[59] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Bentley Smith, MD. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Full source names accordion, saw and goombay drum, New Bight based ensemble; actual full musical programme despite booking advertisement. | false | false | false |
| Puzzle; Sky Juice Band | Jobless Puzzle Feat Sky Juice Band) Live @ Goombay Summer Fest 2013 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/tC-DL5s8tQo | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Nedylb Media. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Particular Jobless live at Goombay Summer Fest 2013. Documented performance/session: 2013. Video publication: 2013-08-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[60] | traditional | unknown | 2013 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Nedylb Media. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Particular Jobless live at Goombay Summer Fest 2013. Documented performance/session: 2013. | false | false | false |
| Anderson “Da Artist” Williams and ensemble | Sweet Cat Island - Anderson Da Artist Live @ Rake'N'Scrape 2013 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/ta769w4tR7M | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: 13jenkins. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific Sweet Cat Island performance. Documented performance/session: 2013. Video publication: 2013-06-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[61] | traditional | unknown | 2013 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: 13jenkins. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific Sweet Cat Island performance. Documented performance/session: 2013. | false | false | false |
| Eric Minns and ensemble | How Rake & Scrape Began Eric Minns | https://www.youtube.com/embed/AbjNHYAVPFo | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Eric Minns. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Title How Rake & Scrape Began is an actual tribute song, not a lesson. Primary describes 2012 Toronto recording. Documented performance/session: 2012. Video publication: 2012-10-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[62] | traditional | unknown | 2012 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Eric Minns. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Title How Rake & Scrape Began is an actual tribute song, not a lesson. Primary describes 2012 Toronto recording. Documented performance/session: 2012. | false | false | false |
| Ophie and Da Webbsites | Cat Island Rake N' Scrape 2012 | Ophie & The Webbsites - "I want the whole hog!" | https://www.youtube.com/embed/566C0z42MKI | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Whole Hog live, not the selected Smithsonian studio recordings. Documented performance/session: 2012. Video publication: 2012-07-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[63] | traditional | unknown | 2012 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bahamianoTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Whole Hog live, not the selected Smithsonian studio recordings. Documented performance/session: 2012. | false | false | false |
| Stileet; Spank Band | Stileet Andros crab Fest | https://www.youtube.com/embed/5ar9p4UG8z0 | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Stileet Stileeto. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Artist caption specifically identifies actual Andros Crab Fest rake-and-scrape performance and band. Documented performance/session: 2012. Video publication: 2012-07-02; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[64] | traditional | unknown | 2012 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Stileet Stileeto. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Artist caption specifically identifies actual Andros Crab Fest rake-and-scrape performance and band. Documented performance/session: 2012. | false | false | false |
| Gerald Cash Primary School Rake and Scrape Band | Gerald Cash Primary School Rake n Scrape NAF 2012.MOV | https://www.youtube.com/embed/H0MkAqJveOU | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: baritone135. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual NAF performance. Documented performance/session: 2012. Video publication: 2012-04-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[65] | traditional | unknown | 2012 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: baritone135. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Actual NAF performance. Documented performance/session: 2012. | false | false | false |
| Bo Hog and The Rooters | rakin and scrapin bohog and the rooters | https://www.youtube.com/embed/I8l4zlup9lE | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Shane Armbrister. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Particular Mama Don’t Want No Rakin’ and Scrapin’ rendition; not studio duplicate. Video publication: 2012-01-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[66] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Shane Armbrister. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Particular Mama Don’t Want No Rakin’ and Scrapin’ rendition; not studio duplicate. | false | false | false |
| Bo Hog (accordion/voice) and ensemble | Bo-Hog - Underneath That BambooTree | https://www.youtube.com/embed/-hrvDHjA8w8 | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Pete Dako. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific Underneath That Bamboo Tree rendition; Pete Dako is recordist/uploader, not automatic voice. Video publication: 2011-09-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[67] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Pete Dako. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific Underneath That Bamboo Tree rendition; Pete Dako is recordist/uploader, not automatic voice. | false | false | false |
| Bush Kid and Da New Breed Rake and Scrape Band | Rake N' Scrape Is Back Again! | https://www.youtube.com/embed/v3dzSjAwRPY | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bushkid1. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Primary identifies actual group and song Rake N’ Scrape Is Back Again. Video publication: 2011-05-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[68] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: bushkid1. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Primary identifies actual group and song Rake N’ Scrape Is Back Again. | false | false | false |
| Tropical Depression | Mama Bake A Johnny Cake - Tropical Depression - Rake N' Scrape Music | https://www.youtube.com/embed/BLdbfYcS8qI | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Vinny C. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific Mama Bake a Johnny Cake live rendition at Harbourfest Virginia, 2008; actual adopted Bahamian repertoire. Documented performance/session: 2008. Video publication: 2011-02-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[69] | traditional | unknown | 2008 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Vinny C. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Specific Mama Bake a Johnny Cake live rendition at Harbourfest Virginia, 2008; actual adopted Bahamian repertoire. Documented performance/session: 2008. | false | false | false |
| Exuma rake-and-scrape ensemble (individual names uncredited) | Some Good Old Rake 'N Scrape part 3 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/_81QyXtstnE | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Michael Knowles. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Recordist identifies community band, Bahamian Music & Heritage Festival 2010. Only this programme excerpt selected; no other part counted. Documented performance/session: 2010. Video publication: 2011-01-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[70] | traditional | unknown | 2010 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Michael Knowles. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Recordist identifies community band, Bahamian Music & Heritage Festival 2010. Only this programme excerpt selected; no other part counted. Documented performance/session: 2010. | false | false | false |
| Blind Blake (saw/voice); Don McAulay (drum/voice); Rocky (guitar/voice); Pete Dako (accordion/voice) | Goin' My Way | https://www.youtube.com/embed/tHRzIffxd_w | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Pete Dako. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Full source credits actual players; filmed Cat Island January 5, 2010. Not assumed American blues guitarist with same name. Documented performance/session: 2010-01-05. Video publication: 2010-01-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[71] | traditional | unknown | 2010-01-05 | live | unknown | country:Bahamas | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Rake-and-scrape musical recording. Source: Pete Dako. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Bahamian rake-and-scrape music/dance-band repertoire or documented contemporary interpretation. Country marks repertoire/community, not guessed filming origin. Full source credits actual players; filmed Cat Island January 5, 2010. Not assumed American blues guitarist with same name. Documented performance/session: 2010-01-05. | false | false | false |
Related genres
Mento offers a Jamaican comparison in acoustic social song and inventive bass or percussion texture, while Calypso belongs to a wider Caribbean circulation of song. These relationships should not erase Bahamian specificity. Goombay can name a drum and broader secular music contexts, so its use needs local explanation. Junkanoo is another major Bahamian cultural practice with a different event and ensemble organization. Sharing a national setting does not make every Bahamian percussion tradition rake-and-scrape.
References and further reading
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Now Available: Bahamian Rake-n-Scrape — Smithsonian Folkways.
- ↑ Islands of Song: Music of the Bahamas — Smithsonian Folkways.
- ↑ Ophie & the Websites — Rake & Scrape Festival — Arthur’s Town, 2013. YouTube recording; metadata checked 2026-10-18.
- ↑ Ophie Webb and Ophie & Da Websites — Ophie Webb explains Bahamian rake-n-scrape. YouTube recording; metadata checked 2026-10-18. Context: supporting source.
- ↑ Jonny Cake - Nassau MiCheck Performance.
- ↑ Bungy on Fire – Ronnie Butler | Bahamian Rake 'n' Scrape Classic #bahamas #calypso.
- ↑ Big Daddy (Jonny Cake Cover).
- ↑ Jonny Cake - Man For Everything.
- ↑ Jonny Cake - Big Daddy | MiCheck Performance.
- ↑ “Beautiful Cat Island” - Phil Stubbs | Rake N’ Scrape 2024.
- ↑ Jonny Cake - Get Em Ricky (Lyrical Pineapple Performance).
- ↑ Bo Hog & The Rooters | 2022 Cat Island Rake n' Scrape Festival.
- ↑ Da Rhythm Band @ Cat Island Rake n Scrape Festival 2023 Debut Song You will mis me when i gone 🔥🔥🎶🎵.
- ↑ Cat Island rake n scrape.
- ↑ Higher Level Band's Virtual Rake'n'Scrape Party, Live!!.
- ↑ Lassie Doh Boys - Lassie Doh.
- ↑ SHINE BAHAMAS | GIMME RAKE & SCRAPE (LIVE) | ELEVATION AWARDS 2020.
- ↑ Geno D and Ira Storr - Get Up | Bahamian Music.
- ↑ Rake & Scrape Live with artist Blaudy ..
- ↑ Blaudy and Jammin Rahming backed by Da Rhythm Band performing at RolleVille Regatta 2019.
- ↑ Bahamian Rake and Scrape Is Still Alive With The Youth.
- ↑ Da Rhythm Band - Bahamas 47th Independence Performance (Nobody Does it Like You).
- ↑ Frank Penn - Rake & Scrape.
- ↑ Lunch Time Jam: From Home Series - No.4 (Rake & Scrape) 🇧🇸🇹🇨.
- ↑ Gerald Cash Rake and Scrap Band.
- ↑ Mangrove cay high school spice band: Elon Moxey at the crab fest.
- ↑ Puzzle, pt. 1 | 2019 Cat Island Rake N' Scrape Festival 🎶.
- ↑ Stephen Dillet Primary Rake n Scrape.
- ↑ Bahamian Island Rake n Scrape Medley.
- ↑ Geno-D, pt. 1 | 2018 Cat Island Rake N' Scrape Festival 🎶.
- ↑ Ira Storr | 2018 Cat Island Rake N' Scrape Festival🎶.
- ↑ Gerald Cash Primary School Rake N' Scrape Band, pt. 3 | 2018 Cat Island Rake N' Scrape Festival 🎶.
- ↑ D-Mac, pt. 1 | 2018 Cat Island Rake N' Scrape Festival🎶.
- ↑ Bahamian TV - Gerald Cash Rake & Scrape Band.
- ↑ Village Boys, pt. 1 | Cat Island Rake N' Scrape 2017.
- ↑ BodineVictoria - Live at Cat Island Rake n Scrape Festival.
- ↑ Sharmond Smith - Welcome To Bahamas.
- ↑ Bahamian Old School - Live with Da Rhythm Band at Marina Village Party.
- ↑ Emma (round dance).
- ↑ Watermelon Is Spoiling on the Vine (round dance).
- ↑ When Ya Mama Send You to School (round dance).
- ↑ Round and Round da Bar Room (round dance).
- ↑ Hog in da Mud (heel and toe polka).
- ↑ Mama, Don’t Treat Me So Bad.
- ↑ Down da Road (round dance).
- ↑ Hog in da Mud (heel and toe polka).
- ↑ For My Own Things (round dance).
- ↑ Da Ole Gray Hound Dog (round dance).
- ↑ Boy Child/Girl Child.
- ↑ Rake & Scrape 2015.
- ↑ Bo-Hog da Rooters and John.
- ↑ OSSIE ANDROS - Rake 'n' Scrape - Bowen Sound, Central Andros Style.
- ↑ Robert Santiago, Ophie Webb & Lynden Pratt, jam at Fernandez Bay.
- ↑ Cat Island Rake N' Scrape 2014 | Turning Point International Rake N' Scrape Express.
- ↑ Cat Island Rake N' Scrape 2014 | Ophie & Da Webbsites - "VAT 19".
- ↑ Cat Island Rake N' Scrape 2014 | Spank Band.
- ↑ Cat Island Rake N' Scrape 2014 | Ancient Man.
- ↑ Rhythm n' Youth Rake n' Scrape.
- ↑ Bo Hog and the Rooters - Rake 'n' Scrape Now Booking..
- ↑ Jobless Puzzle Feat Sky Juice Band) Live @ Goombay Summer Fest 2013.
- ↑ Sweet Cat Island - Anderson Da Artist Live @ Rake'N'Scrape 2013.
- ↑ How Rake & Scrape Began Eric Minns.
- ↑ Cat Island Rake N' Scrape 2012 | Ophie & The Webbsites - "I want the whole hog!".
- ↑ Stileet Andros crab Fest.
- ↑ Gerald Cash Primary School Rake n Scrape NAF 2012.MOV.
- ↑ rakin and scrapin bohog and the rooters.
- ↑ Bo-Hog - Underneath That BambooTree.
- ↑ Rake N' Scrape Is Back Again!.
- ↑ Mama Bake A Johnny Cake - Tropical Depression - Rake N' Scrape Music.
- ↑ Some Good Old Rake 'N Scrape part 3.
- ↑ Goin' My Way.
Hotspot mushrooms
Rake-and-scrape follows an archipelagic Bahamian social-dance network, especially central islands, not just recording towns. Two broad fields handle the elongated island geography while retaining regional variation.
These fields are editorial illustrations of musical affinity and cultural reach, not listener statistics. Radius marks the zero edge of the fade; overlapping fields of this genre combine by maximum.
| ID | Location | Latitude | Longitude | Radius (km) | Strength | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rake-and-scrape-central-bahamas | Central Bahamian rake-and-scrape island landscape | 24.4 | -76.8 | 430 | 1 | Connects Cat Island, Andros, New Providence and neighboring dance communities. |
| rake-and-scrape-northern-islands | Northern Bahamian rake-and-scrape circulation | 26.1 | -78 | 300 | 0.55 | Lighter regional transmission beyond the strongest central landscape. |