Indo-Caribbean music
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Indo-Caribbean music is the musical traditions of the
music area. Indo-Caribbean music is most common in Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Jamaica, Martinique and Suriname
.
Indo-Caribbean traditional music often reflects the
phagwah and holi. Instrumentation consists mostly of the dhantal, a metal rod and claper, and the dholak, a two-headed barrel drum. Traditional Hindu bhajans
are also common.
Modern Indo-Caribbean traditions include the seasonal, responsorial men's form, the harmonium and further accompaniment by the dholak and dhantal. Tassa drumming is also common.
Indo-Caribbean contributions to popular music are very important. The most well-known is the Indo-Trinidadian chutney music tradition. Chutney is a form of popular dance music that developed in the mid-to late 20th century. Baithak Gana is a similar popular form originating in Suriname. Modern Indian film music, filmi, is also renowned among Indo-Caribbeans.
See also
- Indo-Caribbean
- Music of India
- Culture of India
- Music of Trinidad and Tobago
- Music of Suriname
- Music of Guyana
References
- Manuel, Peter (2001). "Indo-Caribbean Music". Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. New York and London: Garland Publishing. pp. 813–818. ISBN 0-8240-6040-7.
Further reading
- Manuel, Peter. East Indian Music in the West Indies: Tan-singing, Chutney, and the Making of Indo-Caribbean Culture. Temple University Press, 2000