(CD cover from one of two volumes produced by Mr. Selwyn Maduro and funded by the CCF. The copyrights and proceeds were donated to the CCF by Padu).

Juan Chabaya Lampe, better known in these parts as 'Padu del Caribe' (Father of the Caribbean) is a living legend as an artist, author, composer, musician and teacher and one of Aruba's most beloved countrymen. Over 50 years ago he authored the lyrics for "Aruba Dushi Terra", a waltz that became the island's national anthem.

He has also been a featured and beloved performer in Curaçao and at the Fortchurch, so it was with great pleasure that many of the island's musical artists, young and old, gathered to mark Padu's 85th birthday (April 26), in the presence of the Governor of the Netherlands Anittles, to pay tribute to a living legend who had inspired so many of them.

Clockwise above from L: Padu and Wim Statius Muller, Padu's trademark flourish, and a bow with Wim Statius Muller and Grupo Serenada. All photographs featured from this historic event are by Prince Victor.

Clockwise above from L: {Padu with daughter Vivian Lampe - quatre main, Grupo Serenada serenading Padu, and Johnny Kleinmoedig and his combo.

L-R: Padu, his daughter Vivian Lampe, Mrs. D. Goedgedrag and her husband, His Excellency Mr. F. Goedgedrag, Governor of the Netherlands Antilles listening to the pianists below.

Clockwise above from L: Linmarvin Martina, and twins Jair and Yuri Konter performing compositions by Padu.