The 1688 Collective is a unique Caribbean musical ensemble dedicated to the craft of instrumental performance. The group, the brainchild of Stefan Walcott, provides a space for young semi-professional musicians to continually develop their craft by engaging in Caribbean and other Afro-Diasporic musical forms. 1688 is made up of several ensembles, from a quintet to a full orchestra, whose hope is to be the constant driving force behind Caribbean instrumental performance, spreading this joy to the Caribbean and the wider world.