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Caribbean Music. Soca Origins and Elements. Origins. Fusion Calypso and Indian Rhythms Major Ethnic Groups Trinidad Tobago Originally Called “Solka” “Soul of Calypso”. Instruments. Dholak North Indian hand drum Dhantal A long steel rod struck with a metal horseshoe Tabla
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Caribbean Music Soca Origins and Elements
Origins • Fusion • Calypso and Indian Rhythms • Major Ethnic Groups • Trinidad • Tobago • Originally Called “Solka” • “Soul of Calypso”
Instruments • Dholak • North Indian hand drum • Dhantal • A long steel rod struck with a metal horseshoe • Tabla • North Indian drums played in pairs
Evolution • Ragga Soca • Chutney Soca • Indigenous to Eastern Caribbean