music

Reggae

A Jamaican sound dominated by bass guitar and drums.

Salsa

A genre of music from Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Colombian dance music that includes styles like son montuno, guaracha, chachacha, mambo, and bolero.

Samba

The basic underlying rhythm that typifies most Brazilian music.

Soca

A modern Trinidadian and Tobago pop music combining 'soul' and 'calypso' music.

Were

A type of Muslim music performed often as a wake-up call for early breakfast and prayers during Ramadan celebrations.

Zouk

Fast, carnival-like rhythmic music from Creole slang meaning 'Party'.

Maracatu

Originating in Pernambuco, Brazil, it combines strong African percussion rhythms with Portuguese melodies, characterized by parading drumming ensembles accompanied by singers, chorus, and dancers.