Caribbean music
Tropical island beats
Caribbean music encompasses the diverse musical traditions of the Caribbean islands and coastal regions, including reggae, calypso, soca, salsa, merengue, dancehall, and ska.
These styles share African rhythmic foundations blended with European and indigenous influences, typically featuring syncopation, call-and-response patterns, and percussion-driven grooves.
The term often evokes upbeat, danceable rhythms associated with tropical climates: The resort played Caribbean music by the pool all afternoon.
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