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SIX FLAGS Summer Concert Series on July 10, 2010
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On De Bus on
July 10, 2010 to
SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE !!
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Bachata - Popular guitar music, originating in the Dominican Republic, based on the bolero rhythm, while incorporating son, merengue, vals, and ranchera melodies.
Calypso - Originated in Trinidad, this Afro-Caribbean style of music derived from slaves, who were not allowed to speak, communicated through songs.
Chutney - 19th century music, created by Indian-Caribbean people transported to the West Indies as servants, usually written in Hindi, Bhojpuri, or English and then given a Soca and Hindi.
Merengue - Type of joyful music based on a simple two-step pattern and requires a somewhat contemporary hip movement. It dates back to the mid-19th century, although its origin is not known definitely.
Reggae - Developed in Jamaica in the late 1960's and originated after the development of ska and rocksteady. This genre generally has a slower tempo, and is usually associated with the Rastafarian Movement.
Reggaeton - This Panama-born style of beats combines reggae/dancehall and that of Latin America. It became popular during the early 1990's as it spread worldwide.
Salsa - A diverse and predominately Spanish Caribbean type of music that incorporates aspects of jazz, rock, and African-Cuban melodies.
Soca - Dance music, originated in Trinidad, that combines the calypso genre and strong percussion sounds.
Zouk - A style of rhythmic music from the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, with roots in kompa music from Haiti, and cadence music from Dominica.
Fungi - this local British Virgin Island music is a blend of many different instruments and styles. This special sound is due to a unique local fusion between African and European music |
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