About the PALASYON RICO VINYL RECORD

The Tropicsette is simply what it is: A combo from the tropics or from America’s newest territory (CNMI) located about 1,550 miles south of Tokyo or 120 miles northwest of Guam. Comprised of gifted and self-taught musicians, the Tropicsette is known for its versatility. The group can serenade any listener with local traditional songs about love, the cultural traditions of the Chamorros and Carolinians, the legends and history of the local people can dish out the latest disco hits or funky music, country and western, latin or melodic songs of the islands from the State of Aloha. 

Since the birth of the Tropicsette in 1974, it has seen and undergone a number of facelifts in terms of membership. But despite the changes for the better, the one sole member who stuck it out all the way until we produced this first LP was the Bassman. For those who were once members of this group, we thank you for your contributions and may the good old days be well remembered. We give special thanks to former Tropicsetters: Jess Sasamoto, Pete Duenas, Jr., Herbert DelRosario, Henry Cabrera, Norbert Mendiola, Dave Diaz, Donald Fleming, Ringo Castro, Aldelbert Concepcion and Cris Kaipat.

We ask that we work jointly with other groups to revive a culture that is about to be totally eroded from our people. We hope we will work together toward this end. Our songs are ours to share and we hope that you find the selections in this Album yours to enjoy with loved-ones, friends and relatives, for years to come.