Title from disc label

Once on This Island is the tale of Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. When their divided cultures keep them apart, Ti Moune is guided by the powerful island gods, Erzulie, Asaka, Papa Ge, and Agwe, on a remarkable quest to reunite with the man who has captured her heart. Bursting with Caribbean colors, rhythms, and dance, the story comes to vibrant life in a striking production

Program notes by David Gordon and libretto (32 unnumbered pages : color portraits) inserted in container

Merle Dandridge, Quentin Earl Darrington, Alex Newell, Lea Salonga ; with supporting soloists ; instrumental ensemble ; Alvin Hough, Jr., musical director, keyboards, melodica, hand percussion

We dance -- One small girl -- Waiting for life -- And the gods heard her prayer/Rain -- Discovering Daniel/Pray -- Forever yours -- Sad tale of the Beauxhommes -- Ti Moune -- Mama will provide -- Some say -- Human heart -- Gossip -- Some girls -- Ball -- Ti Moune's dance -- When we are wed -- Forever yours (reprise) -- A part of us -- Why we tell the story