Caribbean culture is diverse, rich and broad. As the culture the music of Caribbean is also influenced by the various cultures and various traditions of Africa, England, France, Spain and India. Caribbean musical variety is the result of English, French and Latin Caribbean identities.
If you want to Promote Caribbean entertainment and culture then we are here to help you with that in a best manner possible. Here are some main music genres and some other notable genres of the Caribbean:
Pan Music:
Origin of Pan music is distinctly Caribbean and associated with the Caribbean life on the island and vacation. Trinidad and Tobago are the origin of Pan music and adopted by the other East Caribbean islands and the rest of the world.
It was initially used to capture rhythms and sounds of Trinidad. It is very diverse also. It can surround other music genres around the world.
Reggae:
This Jamaican genre of music is the most popular genre of Caribbean to the world. Reggae artists address rhythmic beat, universal themes and issues. Reggae music uses some basic, mellow rhythm emphasizing on off-beat. Drums, guitars, bass, horns and correct vocals are main things of Reggae. Most famous reggae artist is Bob Marley. There are other derivatives of this genre because of its versatility.
Calypso:
Originated from Trinidad and then spread across other Caribbean Islands. African slave masters were mimicked and parodied by the African slave with songs. Earlier calypsos used the “double meaning” technique to sing about any issues with some plot masking. Now there are many other different types of genres developed from original calypso.
Soca:
Soca, originated in Tobago and Trinidad in ‘70s is a fusion of calypso and soul. Soca is very fast paced music accompanied with some hip and waist movements. Soca uses many indigenous and conventional instruments. Soca is combination o many music genres across the globe.
Among 100 different forms of music in Caribbean, some of them are simply derivatives of other Caribbean music genres. As they are constantly evolving it is difficult include all under the same roof.
