St. Maarten loses a national icon
May 5, 2008
Philipsburg, St. Maarten — In expressing his condolences, Lieutenant Governor Franklyn Richards said of the passing of former leader, Nathaniel “Tanny” Davis, of St. Maarten’s most acclaimed string band Tanny & The Boys “I did have the distinct pleasure of witnessing Tanny and his group which provided great entertainment at many official functions, held at numerous locations, including some memorable moments at Governor’s Mansion, in past years. Tanny’s characteristic voice and commanding performance has always been a treat to all, including many visitors to the island, among which are Her Majesty Queen Beatrix”.
Performing in matching colorful shirts and straw hats, Tanny & the Boys festive tunes rooted in island tradition with their get-up-on-your-feet blend of merengue, calypso, bolero and blues put them and kept them in the spotlight for decades.
“The Boys” have become the oldest existing band on the island and carry that honor with the grace, age never getting in the way despite their rigorous schedule that has them performing throughout the Caribbean.
Nathaniel “Tanny” Davis retired the 1990s after nearly 50 years with the group using a banjo made in St. Martin by Albert Cocks.
Tanny & The Boys released:
in 1992 Fête: The first recording of traditional St. Martin’s festive music
in 2000 the band’s first CD Classic Tanny & The Boys – String Band Music from St. Martin.
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