Versatility in Caribbean Music: English Speaking Caribbean
Welcome back to our Versatility in Caribbean Music series! Just to recap from our last blog post, we were introduced to the concept of versatility, how it is expressed throughout the Caribbean region and a personal insight of being a versatile Caribbean native like myself. Caribbean musical and its cultrual impact goes far and wide beyond its islands and can be felt or featured in almost every music genre. In this post, we will look at Versaility in the English Speaking Caribbean countries and the impact it has had on the world. Let's dive into this versatile gere and see what we uncover! The Beginning The Caribbean as we know it today is known for relaxation and pristine, sandy white beaches but it is also a force to be recknoned with the musical arena. Caribbean music was made from struggle and hardship, but it evokes so much joy, peace and freedom in the lyrics and rhythm of its melodies. Stemming from the enslavement era of African cultures, indigenous people, and colonialism,...