Isle of Beauty
National anthem of Dominica | |
| Lyrics | Wilfred Oscar Morgan Pond, 1967 |
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| Music | Lemuel McPherson Christian, 1967 |
| Adopted | 1978 |
| Audio sample | |
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version (one verse)
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"Isle of Beauty" is the popular title for the national anthem of Dominica (officially the Commonwealth of Dominica). It was adopted upon the island gaining statehood in 1967, and again with Dominica's independence in 1978. The lyrics are by Wilfred Oscar Morgan Pond (1912–1985), and the music was composed by Lemuel McPherson Christian OBE (1917–2000).
The words convey pride in the natural resources of the island and the strength and health of its people, with the call for unity in its closing line – "All for Each and Each for All" – representing a collective effort towards national development.
The anthem was listed by The Guardian as one of the 10 best national anthems of countries competing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.