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A music of the Caribbean is a diverse grouping of musical genres. It is from each one syntheses of African, European, Indian and native influences. A select few of the styles to benefit wide popularity outside of the Caribbean include reggae, zouk, salsa and calypso.
The Bahamas (see music of the Bahamas)
Junkanoo
Rake amd Scrape
Goombay
Cuba (see music of Cuba)
Abwe
Areito
Batá
Batá-rumba
Bolero
Chachachá
Charanga
Conga
Comparsa
Danzón
Habanera
Mambo
Mozambique
Nueva trova
Rumba
Salsa
Son
Son-batá
Timba
UPA
Dominican Republic (see music of the Dominican Republic)
Bachata
Gaga
Merengue
Salve
Haiti (see music of Haiti)
Cadence rampa
Konpa direct
Merengue
Rara
Jamaica (see music of Jamaica)
Dancehall
Dub
Lovers rock
Mento
Ragga
Reggae
Rocksteady
Roots reggae
Ska
Martinique and Guadeloupe (see music of Martinique and Guadeloupe)
Biguine
Kadans
Zouk
Puerto Rico (see music of Puerto Rico)
Bomba
Danza
Décima
Plena
Reggaeton
Salsa
Trinidad and Tobago (see music of Trinidad and Tobago)
Calypso
Chut-kai-pang
Chutney
Chutney-soca
Pan music
Parang
Pichakaree
Rapso
Soca
Steel Pan
Dominica
Jing-Ping
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Caribbean Music Online
Resource for Reggae, Calypso, Zouk, Salsa, and Steelpan including news, events, artiste/band listings, and sample audio clips (RealAudio or wav).
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