West Indian Countries
These 2 islands make up the country in the West Indies that created Soca Music.
What is Trinidad & Tobago or T&T
This style of music was developed in Trinidad and Tobago. It is used for Carnival.
What is Soca
This artist won a Grammy for her Dancehall song "Toast"
Who is Koffee
This is a type of food from Jamaica. It is made with flour and sometimes has either meat or cheese inside.
What is a Jamaican Patty
The official name for the Jamaican language
What is Patois
This Island was colonized by the British until 1962. The British had taken over this Island from Spain in 1655.
What is Jamaica
This style of music comes from Jamaica and is known for it's political message and is part of the Rastafarian community.
What is Reggae
This artist is the queen of dancehall in Jamaica. She has a name that is related to food.
Who is Spice
These patties are usually filled with Chick Peas and are eaten with Tamarind Sauce - they come from Trinidad and Tobago.
What are Doubles
This phrase means damage or destroy.
What is Mi mash up
Mi mash up mi fone means ‘I’ve broken my phone’. This is a popular expression and even road-signs will advise drivers to mash up yuh brakes. Meaning slow down.
Rihanna is from this West Indian Country.
What is Barbados
This style of music blends American Rock N Roll and West Indian rhythms. It is upbeat and has a specific dance.
What is Ska
This Jamaican Rasta made Reggae famous all over the world.
Who was Bob Marley
This is a style of BBQ in the West Indies.
What is Jerk - Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, etc
Religion peppers all aspects of Jamaican life and wishing people a good day is often done by using this expression.
What is Bless Up
The West Indies is made up of these many countries.
What is 13
This type of music is used in Clubs in Jamaica
What is Dancehall
This famous Soca King from Trinidad and Tobago has been playing Carnivals and Fetes for many years now.
This pepper is one of the hottest peppers and is used in almost all cooking in the West Indies.
What is the Scotch Bonnet Pepper
This is probably the most well known Jamaican greeting
What is Wah Gwaan
Wah Gwaan is a casual greeting to enquire how somebody is or what’s up.
The West Indies are located in this sea.
What is the Caribbean Sea
This style of music is found in many West Indian Carnivals. It uses the steel pan as it's main instrument.
What is Calypso
This artist is both a pop star and a West Indian singer. She is from Barbados and was signed by Jay Z
Who is Rihanna
One blend of cultures in West Indian food comes from India. This spice is used in many dishes in the West Indies.
What is curry. Curry Goat / Curry Chicken
This Jamaican expression means literally: I’ll be right there.
What is ‘Mi Soon Come’