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   This will be my final blog as the end of the school semester approaches. It was a lot of fun creating these blogs. But for now, let's concentrate on the positives! In this blog, I will concentrate on Spanish-speaking Caribbean Countries.  Puerto Rico is an island paradise known for its sun-kissed Caribbean climate, rich history and culture, exceptional food, pristine beaches, majestic mountains, relaxation, and adventure. Puerto Rico is a place where tradition and innovation coexist. With that said, the Creolized music genre I'll focus on from this island is Plena music. A Puerto Rican Plena is a short narrative song that satirizes or criticizes a person or event. Plena's music combines African and Latin American influences, with its distinctive use of African rhythms, vocals, and dance. The Plena features the soloist and chorus alternating stanzas and refrains. In Puerto Rico and abroad, many Plena's are known as classics of traditional music. Image taken from:...

Afro-Cuban Rumba Although the dancers in the video below appear to be moving quickly to the beat, the Afro-Cuban Rumba will be covered in greater detail in the paragraph that follows.    The video was taken from: " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi7FFypHLpM" Although there are other Afro-Cuban dancing styles, the rumba is the most well-known. The heavy usage of maracas and a chorus of drums are two characteristics of the Rumba. Having said that, a rumba is a type of dance or music, including singing and percussion. Note that rumba represents Cuba's identity in addition to music and dancing. Afro-Cuban rumba is created with Andalusia flamenco singing (music from Andalusia, located in Spain) and Congolese drumming (percussion from the Republic of Congo, located in Central Africa). Proceeding in sync with the Afro-Cuban rumba rhythm. Cuban rumba music combines powerful percussion, 4/4 time signatures, and a constant, smooth beat. The basic rhythm of a rumba ...

                                                    Portfolio Chapter Two In this portfolio, we are focusing on French-speaking countries. Found in chapter two of the Tour de Force, three islands are known as the French Caribbean they are Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Haiti. - Martinique, located in the eastern Caribbean Sea, is a French island and overseas territory. It is part of the Lesser Antilles archipelago. Martinique is home to a diverse range of musical styles. I'll be focusing on Zouk. During the 1980s, the term "zouk" was used to describe popular urban dance parties inspired by the Tour de Force. At a Zouk, the music was upbeat and catchy, which was ideal for dancing. In addition to its ancestor, the Beguine, and the Haitian compas music, Zouk is a hybrid of local and imported music. It's worth noting that Zouk is equally popular in Guadeloupe and Ma...