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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

In the textbook, Tour de Force: A Musical Journey of the Caribbean, creolization can be found in creole dishes of Trinidad & Tobago and  a festival called ‘Carnival’ celebrated in Trinidad & Tobago.   Creole Foods of Trinidad & Tobago The culinary food of Trinidadians is influenced by the Indo-Caribbean islands. Trinidad & Tobago is mostly known for its curried dishes, dumplings, and starches like sweet potatoes, dasheens, and cassava. The textbook mentions two types of Trinidad and Toboggan creole dishes. They are “Doubles” and “Roti”.  “Doubles” contain curried chickpeas that is layered over two round flatbreads covered with sauces and chutney.  “Doubles”, a Trinidad and Toboggan cuisine dish. PHOTO BY JOSEPH DE LEO, FOOD STYLING BY MICAH MARIE MORTON https://www.google.com/amp/s/ www.epicurious.com/recipes/ food/views/doubles-234097/amp “Roti” is a type of curried stew that is wrapped in a large thin flatbread.  Curry stew Roti. Photo by Cory Horton https://foodgypsy