Dancehall Beats
Which island is the birthplace of Dancehall?
Jamaica
Kompa originates from which country?
Haiti
Soca music was born in which island nation?
Trinidad & Tobago
What Caribbean language mixes English & African roots?
Patois/Creole
“Feting is we name..”
Mr Fete - Machel Montano
Name the artist known as the “Queen of Dancehall.”
Spice
This Haitian city—known as the nation’s cultural capital and home to many top bands—hosts annual music festivals that helped spread Kompa worldwide.
Cap-Haïtien (accept “Cap Haitian” or “Okap”)
This annual festival is Soca’s biggest stage.
Carnival
What’s the drink made from sorrel flowers called?
Sorrel
"Whine fi me, baby, everything criss.."
Fever - Vybz Kartel
This dancehall hit begins with “Murder She Wrote…”
Chaka Demus & Pliers
Kompa’s roots combine méringue with what style of music?
Jazz
What is the fusion of Soca and Indian rhythms called?
Chutney Soca
In Jamaica, Haiti, and Trinidad you’ll often find this spicy condiment made from Scotch bonnet peppers, vinegar, and herbs, used to give meat or seafood a fiery kick. What is it called?
Pepper sauce.. “hot sauce” or “pikliz”
"Suppose mi put it pon di left. Can you take it pan di right.."
Romping Shop - Spice and Vybz Kartel
What decade did modern Dancehall emerge?
Late 1970s
What instrument gives Kompa its smooth, romantic vibe?
Guitar / Horn section
The term “soca” is often explained as a blend of these two musical influences.
Soul and Calypso
What day ends Trinidad’s Carnival?
Ash Wednesday
"I want you to find your way everybody on stage. Oh, Lord, oh..."
Savannah grass - Kes
Who is known for “Gyal You a Party Animal”?
Charly Black
Who is called the “King of Kompa”?
Nemours Jean-Baptiste
What’s the term for the high-energy dancing at Soca events?
Wining
These three islands each have a national music style that’s globally recognized. Name all three genres—one from Jamaica, one from Haiti, and one from Trinidad—that originated on their home island and remain cultural symbols today.
Reggae (Jamaica), Kompa (Haiti), and Soca (Trinidad & Tobago).
"Chérie nou sou sa kampé (dan-dan-dan)..."
4 kampé - joé dwèt filé