Creolization in Caribbean Music- "English-speaking"
Portfolio- Chapter One There are numerous examples of creolization that can be found in Chapter 1 of Tour de Force. In this section, I will provide two examples: - Goombay is one of the Bahamas' musical genres. About the Tour de Force, Goombay is a Bahamian music genre distinguished by a goombay style and a goombay-specific drum. It includes strong rhythms, melodies, and an acoustic instrumental sound. Goombay songs, like calypso, often feature lyrics that address current events and social issues. As a result, it is considered a local version of Calypso. The following website describes this creolized music a bit more "https://www.bahamasentertainers.com/copy- 2-of-background." From that webpage, we can learn the following about Goombay music: Goombay music, like Trinidadian calypso music, features simple chord progressions. Goombay drumming patt...