Calypso Music
Saturday, August 14th, 2010Calypso Music
Calypso - A Caribbean Original
When people think of the word "Caribbean," a number of images come to mind: tropical scenes with palm trees and calm, blue waters being perhaps the most notable. But when it comes to the evening time with dinner and dancing however, nothing invokes images of the Caribbean more than Calypso Music. Certainly, the name Calypso could hardly be associated more with any location in the world than with the Caribbean.
The name for Calypso Music has been updated and has changed in recent years. Now termed Soca, it is said that the new name came about when a dose of 'So' from Soul was infused with the 'Ca' in Calypso to become Soca! While the original label continues to be used to describe the early recordings of Harry Belefonte and others of the period, Caribbean communities worldwide currently refer to the music now only as Soca.
Soca music is dance music! It is also music that anyone can enjoy dancing to, regardless of their previous dance experience. Standing in one spot and moving to the rhythm is all that it takes... just swaying in whatever way the beat moves you.
Moving to the beat is, indeed, perhaps the most natural response to hearing this music. The rhythm and beat seem as basic as one's heartbeat and finds literally everyone in the room 'tapping their toes'.
What is frequently seen, as well, is a Conga Line taking off when people hear the sweet, Soca / Calypso rhythms. "It's in the air - Celebration time; Music's sweet - Captivate your mind," are lyrics to the song Hot Hot Hot. The Conga Line is yet another invention attributed to the Caribbean, created, essentially, as a compliment to this music's beat and is, again, so basic that anyone can follow. Just grabbing on to the waist of the person in front of you and, either just walking along to the rhythm or joining in on the alternating 'kick and step', can create a dance line that includes virtually everyone in attendance.
The band IRIE TIME performs Caribbean Soca And Reggae Music, and has discovered that, once audiences hear the infectious Calypso / Soca beat, it is hard to quit! The band has recorded and released several original CDs, and has been performing live Concerts and private events for over a decade. The proficiency of the group's musicians, too, is so vast, as to allow the band the capability of augmenting their sound to fit just about any event. Often times, for instance with private events, the occasion itself will consist of a number of stages in the duration of the engagement, and the professionals in IRIE TIME are well able and experienced in adjusting the types of songs, volume levels, etc., of the music to optimize and entertain every step of the way.
Visit www.IRIETIME.com to find out how some "Irie" Soca music can help bring your event to life. The band can be reached at the Contact tab on their website or directly at 713-398-3798.
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who noes anything about reggae tajano and calypso music help please?
im doing a projsect and need to noe like almost everything about it and its due next week help please
Here are some links to help you along. I can tell you Tejano started in Texas. Its a mix of Polka and conjunto music. Check out the links for more info.
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