Chapter 3
Caribbean Music: Calypso and Reggae
Learning Objectives
- Understand both the traditional popular music of the Caribbean and contemporary developments in those forms.
- Recognize the major genres of Caribbean popular music , focusing on traditions from Trinidad and Jamaica.
- Identify prominent artists associated with Caribbean popular music genres, e.g., Bob Marley.
Flashcards of Glossary Terms
Quizzes
Listening Guide Audio
Chapter 3
Listening Guide Audio
Calypso
Soca
Mento
Ska
Reggae
Dub and Dancehall
Additional Audio Examples and Links
Audio Examples
Ska vs. Mento Rhythms
Additional Audio:
- Rum and Coca-Cola (1944 Single) - The Andrews Sisters
- I Shot the Sheriff - Bob Marley & The Wailers
- I Shot the Sheriff - Eric Clapton
- Brown Skin Girl - Harry Belafonte
- Hot Hot Hot (Radio Edit): Buster Poindexter & His Banshees Of Blue - Hot Hot Hot
- The Harder They Come - Jimmy Cliff
- Rock Steady – Alton Ellis
- iTunes Essentials: Dub