IMPACTS OF MUSIC
THE IMPACT OF SOCA MUSIC ON THE CITIZENS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Did you know as quiet as it is kept, Trinidadians seem to be in long term denial that there is a direct correlations between Soca music and moral decadence here in Trinidad and Tobago. To the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago Soca music is mainly taken in good spirit by Carnival lovers. Soca or Soul Calypso is a form of popular Caribbean music originated in the island of Trinidad and Tobago by the reputed father of Soca Garfield Blackman better known as Ras Shorty I. He experimented with fusing Calypso and East Indian rhythms of chutney music to give us what is known today as Soca Music.
Soca music has evolved like all other music over the years, with Calypsonians experimenting with other Caribbean rhythms. Within Trinidad and Tobago we now hear Rapso, Chutney Soca, Ragga Soca, Parang Soca, Steel Ban Soca, Rockso and Groovy Soca.
Soca is indeed defined by its loud percussion beats. Most Soca songs are written to generate crowd response and therefore a Soca song which fails to make the crowd jump, wave and wine is usually not a good one. For instance in typical fast Soca artiste urges audience to jump and to wave rags or flags. Common lines used by most Soca artiste are “put your hand in the air” and “wave your rags.”
Soca music in Trinidad and Tobago has become World Wide hits and has heavily influenced R&B, Hip Hop and Pop songs. Did you know that Soca music has been experimented within Bollywood films, new Punjabi pop and as well as Disco in the United States? Soca music has made Trinidad and Tobago recognized on a World stage for instance with notable artiste like Macheal Montano who commands large audiences in all the Caribbean islands, as well as London, Canada, New York and Miami, KES ,Bunji Garlin, Fay Ann Lyons and Patrice Roberts. Soca music has influenced this nation for instance our Trinidad and Tobago men’s Football team is known as “Soca Warriors” while the girls’ team is known as
Soca music has evolved like all other music over the years, with Calypsonians experimenting with other Caribbean rhythms. Within Trinidad and Tobago we now hear Rapso, Chutney Soca, Ragga Soca, Parang Soca, Steel Ban Soca, Rockso and Groovy Soca.
Soca is indeed defined by its loud percussion beats. Most Soca songs are written to generate crowd response and therefore a Soca song which fails to make the crowd jump, wave and wine is usually not a good one. For instance in typical fast Soca artiste urges audience to jump and to wave rags or flags. Common lines used by most Soca artiste are “put your hand in the air” and “wave your rags.”
Soca music in Trinidad and Tobago has become World Wide hits and has heavily influenced R&B, Hip Hop and Pop songs. Did you know that Soca music has been experimented within Bollywood films, new Punjabi pop and as well as Disco in the United States? Soca music has made Trinidad and Tobago recognized on a World stage for instance with notable artiste like Macheal Montano who commands large audiences in all the Caribbean islands, as well as London, Canada, New York and Miami, KES ,Bunji Garlin, Fay Ann Lyons and Patrice Roberts. Soca music has influenced this nation for instance our Trinidad and Tobago men’s Football team is known as “Soca Warriors” while the girls’ team is known as