| Performed at fairs, carnivals, and in local discos, zouk music from Martinique merges West African-influenced indigenous drums and percussive instruments with electronic instrumentation. Indigenous instruments such as the tambour (large drum and lead instrument), chacha (tin can filled with stones), and t-bois (thin bamboo sticks) are paired with guitars, horns, synthesizers, and a drum set. Topped off with a large vocal chorus, the communal joy of zouk music celebrates life amid the strains of poverty in Martinique. |
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