Creolization in Martinique, Haiti, and Guadeloupe
Creolization can be found in the music genre of Martinique known as "Bele". Bele music is mostly linked to villages in Martinique but its dance moves originated from Africa. Bele music basically consist of percussion intruments along with some call-and-response singing. Tanbou, a large drum, is the main instrument used in Bele music. The drum is made from goat or sheepskin that is stretched over the barrel. The goat or sheepskin is attached with metal tabs. As a person beats the drum with their hand, the tension and tune of the drum will change with each beat. The heel of the drummer's right foot also plays a part by changing the pitch of the sound as the drummer beats the drum with their hands. The tibwa is another important instrument that used in Bele music. The tibwa are two wooden sticks that are played on a bamboo mounted on a stand to the tambour bele. Photo Retrieved from https://plume-evasion.com/en/the-tambou-bele-instrument-rhythms-and-dances/ I chos...