Soca is a form of Anglo Caribbean music, originating from Trinidad and Tobago, derived from Calypso and Chutney.
HistoryNumerous hybrids have prop up like Chutney Soca, Ragga Soca, Dance-hall Soca, Rapso(ca). Chutney Soca hints its chutney influences and the East Indian contribution. Ragga Soca and Dance-Hall Soca pulls on Reggae influences. Rap(so) touches on Hip-Hop influences. Current style tend to replace horns with synthesizers, drums with drum machines. Bass and guitar occupy an even more central role.
Works Cited
Thompson, Dave(2002). Reggae and Caribbean Music. Hal Leonard Corporation, pp. 272(3), ISBN 0879306556, 9780879306557 Nidel, Richard(2005). World Music: The Basics. Psychology Press, p. 288. ISBN |