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What is Calypso Music and how has it impacted Caribbean culture?

The history of the genre, its development and culture

Calypso music is a style of Afro-Caribbean music and its roots dates back to the West African slaves brought to Barbados in 1627. Calypso’s roots also dates back to Trinidad, where enslaved Africans merged their musical traditions with Amerindian rhythms and Spanish instruments.

People often associate Calypso music with the Carnival culture due to its lyrical content that speaks about freedom and emancipation from oppression.

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The History and Origins of Blues Music

An insight into the roots of Blues Music

Blues is a music genre that evolved in America during the late 19th century. The blues music is noted for its harmonic singing styles and improvisation in accompaniment. In the late 1800’s, America experienced a time of great change.

Blues music originated from African-American work songs that were sung by slaves to keep a steady pace while they were working. The music was a way for them to cope with the harsh conditions and, as time progressed, it became a form of entertainment across the African diaspora.

 

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