In celebration of the summer, David Arkenstone’s Caribbean Nights album has been released on the Green Hill label. I cannot think of an artist better qualified to release an album with such a warm and cozy title – and wow, what a sunny album it is! The sound of real steel drums, marimba, percussion and guitars is as fresh and laidback as a day at the beach.

It is important to point out that this is – and should be – a simple album. If you want more depth and feelings, Arkenstone has many titles for you in his discography. Caribbean Nights is supposed to be uncomplicated. This is, by the way, not David Arkenstone’s first Caribbean music album. In 2004 he released an album called Caribbean Dreams – which was a collection of previously released songs with an “island feel” but not a dedicated album like his new release.

Caribbean Nights is a steel drums album, accompanied by flutes, guitars and marimba. It is needless to say a very comfortable soundscape, that makes your mind drift away. If your are having a grey and cold day, put this on and your living room is transformed into a beach – complete with palms, waves and on the horizon; a setting sun.

Sample the album here.

We love island music here at .nu. On this page you’ll find a list of other new age music titles with island themes. We will now add Caribbean Nights in this music list.