The Twinkle Stars

Soul-pop group from Suriname formed in the 2nd half of the Sixties, made up of 8 plus soloist singer [a=Oscar Harris]. In the group, very famous and appreciated in Netherlands, stand out Alfred Ommen, bandleader, Edmond Oosthuizen, rhythm guitarist & singer, Ricardo Wouden, drums. In the 70's also vocals [a=Billy Jones (3)], , Ruud Seedorf. Their music is a mix of [i]Funk, Rhythm & Blues and Kaseko[/i], the latter is a fusion of African, European and American styles, strongly influenced by [i]Dixieland, Calypso, Rock & Roll[/i] and other styles, whose instruments include the use of drums, saxophone, trumpet and, sometimes, a trombone. Disbanded in 1973 (Amsterdam).