About
Rake 'n' scrape is the traditional folk music of the Bahamian Out Islands — a joyful, percussive style built around the saw (a handsaw played with a screwdriver), goatskin drum, accordion, and guitar. The music is the sound of Bahamian village life, heard at every community celebration, beach party, and local festival across the Family Islands. Cat Island is considered the spiritual home of rake 'n' scrape, and the Cat Island Rake 'n' Scrape Festival held each June is the best opportunity to experience this authentic Bahamian musical tradition.