Early Caribbean music

[Ja. Jewel]

Anyone know what type of music was played in the Caribbean (specifically Jamaica) before mento?....is calypso & soca music a recent genre or was it happening before early reggae?

[Dr.Dudd]

Re: Early Caribbean music

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ja. Jewel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anyone know what type of music was played in the Caribbean (specifically Jamaica) before mento?....is calypso &amp; soca music a recent genre or was it happening before early reggae? </div></div>in Jamaica Soca is actually imported long after Reggae As far as U know mento actually evolve from 'Cumina' and 'ring dance, included 'maypole dance'.which dates back to slavery,and the maroons. Calypso was really more of a tourist enternment,like Limbo.the general Caribbeann music was not a [art of the Jamaican scene,exept for Cuba.

[SistahD]

Re: Early Caribbean music

Good write ups available (I personally cannot vouch for accuracy though)


HERE - History of Jamaican Music 1953-1973


ANOTHER HERE Sounds of Jamaica


<span style="font-size: 14pt">and of course.</span>.. our very own historical compilation by the silver tongued ReggaePlus the written and spoken words with sample tunes as well!

[jah_yout]

Re: Early Caribbean music

soca is faster than calypso- supposedly 'soul' &amp; calypso combined...so sort of like dancehall is to reggae

[Ja. Jewel]

Re: Early Caribbean music

Thanks all for the info. and links....good reading!!