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Part 2 - Host Neville James led a lively cultural and music-focused segment exploring the deep connections between salsa, merengue, and Virgin Islands quelbe, blending classic recordings with historical context, highlighting artists such as Rubén Blades, El Gran Combo, Eddie Santiago, Grupo Niche, Mark Anthony, and legendary local musicians. The segment celebrated Virgin Islands musical heritage, audience participation, and the idea of integrating quelbe into modern Carnival-style J’ouverts as a powerful expression of cultural identity.