| Without doubt the influence of Black African music | | | | Bands come from Port of Spain in Trinidad. There is |
| has spread worldwide and has a profound affect on | | | | an annual competition to decide who is the best for |
| music virtually everywhere. | | | | that year. However there are many other wonderful |
| Caribbean Music especially started to be influenced by | | | | Steel Bands that originate from other cities and |
| African Heritage when the slave trade was originally | | | | countries who have proved to be really excellent |
| brought to the Caribbean and the Americas. There | | | | bands as well. |
| are different genres of music but the most influential | | | | Reggae is one of the best known genres of music, |
| include Steel Bands, Calypso and Reggae. | | | | which first came to fame in the 1960s especially in |
| Listening to Caribbean Music can definitely have a | | | | the United States. Reggae's home is Jamaica and the |
| very positive affect on your mood. It will give you a | | | | world capitol has to be Kingston, Jamaica. Reggae's |
| real 'good feeling' and help highlight your day. For the | | | | development is partially due to African and Caribbean |
| most part the music stemming from the Caribbean is | | | | music, Ska, Rocksteady and American R & B. |
| happy, vibrant and 'fun like'. | | | | Artists such as Desmond Decker, Jimmy Cliff, Prince |
| The unique sound of the Steel Drums (or Pans) takes | | | | Buster and the legendary Bob Marley breathed special |
| your mind straight to the Caribbean. Instantly you | | | | life into Reggae and it officially came to prominence |
| think of Palm Trees, spectacular long sandy beaches, | | | | around 1967 - 1968. UK artists such as Aswad, Steel |
| hot sunshine days, long cool drinks and everything at | | | | Pulse and especially UB40 had a profound affect |
| your disposal to make your life easier and more | | | | overall. |
| tranquil. | | | | Bob Marley was probably the everlasting king and his |
| Steel Pans (drums) has its roots in Africa but its | | | | masterful influence will live on forever. |
| home is now definitely Trinidad. Steel Pans evolved in | | | | Think of Calypso, think of great rhythms and let the |
| the 1930s replacing the original banned tamboo | | | | music of the Caribbean take you off to a better |
| bamboo. Bamboo was originally cut to various lengths | | | | more beautiful place. It will help to inspire you. |
| and sizes and was made into the main instrument. | | | | Have fun with music for now and always. |
| It is generally regarded that some of the finest Steel | | | | |