Caribbean Popular Culture : Music, Fashion, And Dance

Harrison and Ringo Starr. They became widely known as the greatest and most influential band of the rock era. The rock band influenced on rock music and popular culture, was the remains, immense. In 1964 The Beatles made their first appearance on American TV and they became international stars. They did not only affect the rock and roll UK arts but also the fashion and lifestyle too. Here are some ways the Beatles changed the world as we knew it. HAIR The Beatles haircut, also known as the “mop top”

Crystal Hislop Research Paper: Final Submission History of Jamaican Music Contemporary History Professor:  Sharon Rodriguez 2/19/12 History of Jamaican Music The history of Jamaican music is inextricably intertwined with the history of the Jamaican people. Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean, and was initially populated by the Arawak people. Christopher Columbus "discovered" the island on his second voyage to the Americas, and it was settled first by Spanish colonists

colonization and their culture to form their dual identity. The dual identity allows Jamaica to not only hold on to their African past but also function with the new changes made by Europe to be a successful country. My boyfriend explained to me that the dual identity is a combination of both the European and African culture. He says it is very similar on how we, as African Americans, still hold onto traditional African customs and combine them with our American culture. He explained to me that

Music has been around since the beginning of civilization. Music was used to tell myths, religious stories, and warrior tales. Since the beginning of civilization music has greatly progressed. Music still tells a story, we know just have many genres to satisfy the cultural and social tastes of our modern society. Hip Hop is a genre of music that has significantly grown the last couple of decades. It's increased popularity has brought it to the forefront of globalization. Technological advances has

Music has been around since the beginning of civilization. Music was used to tell myths, religious stories, and warrior tales. Since the beginning of civilization music has greatly progressed. Music still tells a story, we know just have many genres to satisfy the cultural and social tastes of our modern society. Hip Hop is a genre of music that has significantly grown the last couple of decades. It's increased popularity has brought it to the forefront of globalization. Technological advances

and Guatemala, to the east is the Gulf of Mexico, and to the west is the North Pacific Ocean. The Gulf of California separates the Baja California Peninsula from northwestern Mexico; the Pacific Ocean is to the west; the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea are to the east and southeast. Mexico City is the Capital of Mexico and this is the largest city which is also one of the major cities. Guadalajara is the second largest city and its capital is Jalisco State. Guadalajara is known for being

Modern Cuban culture cannot simply be defined in a singular fashion. The convergence of peoples from multiple ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ranging from the Iberia and Italy to Africa and China has significantly influenced the evolution of the unique culture of the Cuban population. However, of these, it is the Spanish and African influences that have very distinctly remained, shaping societal norms, and setting culturally artistic precedents. For Afro-Cubans however, the struggle to greater recognition

Tap dance is an uniquely American dance form. The percussive use of one’s feet combined with the use of rhythms and amplification of sound, has a complex history that involves the intercultural fusions of English, Irish and African musical and dance traditions. The evolution of tap dance in America is further complicated by issues of race, class and gender. Unlike ballet with its formal technique, tap dance emerged from people listening to and watching each other dance, in a variety of settings,

in life and culture today. Today, it is often affiliated as being a musical genre and style that is debatably the leading factor in music today. But hip hop is far more than that. It is a culture and a way life. It has helped form most what we know today. It has greatly influenced many ways that we choose to define ourselves. Clothing styles, all forms of art media, storytelling, and many other canvases that we typically use in our everyday life has been tremendously impacted the culture form of hip

Music, in the history of Puerto Rico, has played a role of great significance as a means of cultural expression. The five centuries of musical activity shows that Puerto Ricans have created, developed and promoted a variety of genres ranging from folk music, concert music and new genres. The Puerto Rican music and native musicians have shaped and enriched the identity of the Puerto Rican people and their roots. Puerto Rican music was the ultimate expression of the “Areito” (indigenous artistic traditions)