Music

Click on the links below to listen to the music of Aruba.

Ivan Eugene Jansen, born in Aruba in 1955, completed his studies in classical guitar at the Academy of Music "Francisco Cristancho" in Bogota, Colombia in 1978.

Listen to "Vals No.4 Opus 8"
MP3 Audio File

Distribution and Correspondence:
Ivan E. Jansen, Primavera 60, Aruba, Dutch Caribbean
Email: ivanjansen@setarnet.aw

Nico Connor - CARIBBEAN MOODS

Nico Connor is known for arranging the music of popular recording artists with a unique blend of electronic instruments and steel drums.

Listen to "Fragile"
MP3 Audio File

Produced by N. Connor
Recorded and Mixed at Aruba Recording Studio

Padú del Caribe - RECUERDONAN STIMÁ

The local population of the small island of Aruba has in its midst an individual of exceptional talent in Padú del Caribe. This multifaceted composer, pianist, author and painter has, for more than half a century, popularized the music of the Dutch Caribbean through his infectious, highly dancable recordings.

Listen to "Shi Maraya"
MP3 Audio File

Grupo Guadirikiri - Conserva nos Historia y Cultura

If you would like to experience the true cultural flavour of the island, Grupo Guadirikiri delivers up a lively blend of this island's music in it's native language, which is Papiamento.

Listen to "Aruba ta Campeon"
MP3 Audio File

Tino Ruiz - ARUBA SUCURSAL DI CIELO (ARUBA BRANCH OF HEAVEN)

Listeners will be uplifted by the heavenly strings of Tino Ruiz, softly lilting Spanish music characterized by relaxing tropical melodies featuring the mandolin.

Listen to "Aruba sucursal di cielo (wals)"
MP3 Audio File

Produced by Tino Ruiz

Lee Connor - NEW ELAN

Lee Connor dishes up the sounds of calypso using synthesizers and steel drums. All songs are composed by and arranged by Lee Connor.

Listen to "Bone Appetite (Welcome)"
MP3 Audio File

Recorded and mixed at Cabs Studio
Info/Distribution: connorlee@hotmail.com

The Happy Islanders Steel Orchestra

If the oldies are still your favorite and you can't resist the pulsating rhythms of a raw steel band orchestra, this spirited Aruban group will have your heels tapping, making you feel like you're already here on this one happy island!

Listen to "Love Theme"
MP3 Audio File

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