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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

Rockmasters
The RockMasters Entertainment site provides information about the activities of the best Haitian DJ, animators, and general information in the entertainment field.

Sweet Micky's Home
Sweet Micky's Haitian Konpa band official page and fan site.

Planet Tabou
Unofficial site of Tabou Combo, one of the most famous bands from the Caribbean. The site includes: forum, picture, news, schedule and fan club.

Zin Online
Official site for Zin one of Konpa Music's greatest bands, this Haitian band is currently based in New York City.

Sweet Micky - Caribbean Hall of fame
Caribbean Hall of Fame entry for Sweet Micky including links to other sites and a biography.

Pascale
Rapper, pianist, and composer. News, lyrics, poetry, and brief biography.

Belfet - Haitian Music Resource Center
A Haitian music site featuring Haitian party listings, Haitian events, Haitian music lyrics, Haitian CD releases, and Haitian artist profiles.

Haiti Twoubadou
Home of the original Twoubadou movement in Haitian music.

D'sire
Haitian female music group with a blend of Compas, Zouk, Reggae and other diverse sounds.

Carimi
Official site for Haitian music group Carimi.






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