A Nation Is Born – The Definitive Bahamian Independence Album 1973

In early 1973, as the Bahamas was fast approaching that very first Independence Day, scheduled for 10th July 1973, the late Hon. Bradley B. Roberts had an idea.

Bradley Roberts, who had just opened a record store, The House of Music, formulated an idea for a musical tribute album to commemorate the momentous event of 10th July, 1973.

Roberts approached his good friend and business partner, Franklyn R. Wilson, who at that time was the Member of Parliament for Grants Town 1972-1977. Together, Bradley Roberts and Franklyn Wilson, funded the venture A Nation Is Born.

A Nation Is Born, a tribute album, a legacy of love for country in recognition of all that had been accomplished, was a compilation of some of the very best artists, a newly independent Bahamas has produced thus far.

Bahamian born, Academy award winning actor, Sidney Poitier, penned the inside tribute.

Each song included on A Nation Is Born was carefully selected. Each track was given its own written commendation to song and performer on the album cover.