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The music of Barbados includes distinctive national styles of folk and popular music, including elements of Western classical and religious music.The culture of Barbados is a syncretic mix of African and British elements, and the island's music reflects this mix through song types and styles, instrumentation, dances, and aesthetic principles.
While slavery was ongoing (1627–1838) in Barbados, African music included work songs, funereal and religious music.Though slave owners initially allowed dances, this ended in 1688 out of fear that the slaves might plan a rebellion at such festivities.
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The Merrymen, sometimes written as The MerryMen, are a popular calypso band from Barbados.. The Merrymen's career spans five decades, from the early-1960s to the 2000s. As of 2011. the Merrymen were still performing.
"In Plenty and In Time of Need" is the national anthem of the country of Barbados. It was written by Irving Burgie and was composed by C. Van Roland Edwards. As one part of the West Indies Federation from 1958 to 1962, Barbados' anthem was supposed to be "Forged from the Love of Liberty" (which is currently the national anthem of Trinidad and Tobago), however the current anthem was created ...
Music is an important part of the country's culture. Modern Barbados has produced popular stars of calypso music and the indigenous spouge style, and also has a large jazz scene. Reggae, soca music and tuk band are popular as well. [3]
The music of Barbados includes distinctive national styles of folk and popular music, including elements of Western classical and religious music. The culture of Barbados is a syncretic mix of African and British elements, and the island's music reflects this mix through song types and styles, instrumentation, dances, and aesthetic principles.