Tiffany Strachan - The Nutmeg Suite (Official Audio)

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Available on streaming platforms on 16 February 2024
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"The Nutmeg Suite," arranged by Berklee graduate Tiffany Strachan, is a medley of compositions by various Grenadian artists, spanning from the colonial 1960s to Spicemas 2023. Strachan was inspired by duty and love for her home country as they celebrate their 50th year of Independence is this year, 2024. The arrangement uniquely blends Baroque and Romantic orchestration with Afro-Grenadian melodies and rhythms. Recorded by the Budapest Art Orchestra in Hungary, the suite employs Renaissance-style elements, creating a musical journey through Grenadian history. Strachan aims for the piece to resonate with Grenadians worldwide, fostering reflection on the significance of Grenadian music and identity.

Performed by: Budapest Art Orchestra
Arranger-Producer: Tiffany Strachan
Conductor: Andras Deak

Recorded at East Connection Music Recording, Studio 22 (Hungary)
Digital recordist: David Lukacs
Recording engineer: Gabor Buczko
Contractor/session producer: Miklos Lukacs
Mixing & Mastering Engineer: Joshua Lu

Songs in Order of Appearance:
“I Love Grenada” - Ajamu (1988)
“Spice Isle Rock” - Mr. Killa (2006)
“Welcome to Spicemas” - V’GHN (2023)
“Brighter Out of Darkness” - Dictator (1969)
“Jab Jab Nation” - Tallpree (2014)
“473” - Mr. Gold’N (2020)
“No Place Sweeter Than Home” - Inspector (1994)
“Fair Isle” - Dr. Stan Friday (1968)
“This is Home” - Sabrina Francis (2013)
“Somewhere in the Blue Caribbean Sea/Ode to Grenada” - Derek Clouden (1986)