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Rake ’n’ Scrape on Cat Island
The birthplace of rake and scrape
About Rake ’n’ Scrape on Cat Island
The official tourism site calls Cat Island the birthplace of rake and scrape, the infectious Bahamian music played on repurposed objects such as a carpenter’s saw and goatskin drums. Every June the Rake & Scrape Festival celebrates it. Sir Sidney Poitier grew up on the island, just outside Arthur’s Town.
Why it's on our list
- Rake & Scrape Festival in June
- Saws and goatskin drums
- Sidney Poitier’s boyhood island
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Rake ’n’ Scrape on Cat Island before you go.