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Event Information:
Grenada Carnival Schedule:
Soca,
calypso, and reggae set the mood for
Grenada's annual Carnival
activities. Over the years rap music
became famous among Grenadian
youths, and there have been numerous
young rappers emerging in the
islands underground rap scene. Zouk
is also being slowly introduced onto
the island. The islanders’ African
and Carib Amerindian heritage plays
an influential role in many aspects
of Grenada’s culture.
Grenada is an island country and
Commonwealth realm consisting of the
island of Grenada and six smaller
islands at the southern end of the
Grenadines in the southeastern
Caribbean Sea. Grenada is located
northwest of Trinidad and Tobago,
northeast of Venezuela, and
southwest of Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines. The
music of Grenada has included the
work of several major musicians,
including Eddie Bullen, David
Emmanuel, one of the best-selling
reggae performers ever, and Mighty
Sparrow, a calypsonian. The island
is also known for jazz, most notably
including Eddie Bullen, a pianist,
songwriter and record producer
currently residing in Canada.
Kingsley Etienne, a keyboardist,
while the Grenadan-American Joe
Country & the Islanders have made a
name in country music.
African dances brought to Grenada
survive in an evolved form, as have
European quadrilles and picquets.
Some of the most popular recent
dances include Heel-and-Toe and
Carriacou Big Drum, with popular
dancers including Willie Redhead,
Thelma Phillips, Renalph Gebon and
the Beewee Ballet.
Independence in 1974 launched a
Grenadian national identity which
was exemplified in the calypso of
the time, which tended to be
intensely patriotic. More modern
calypso performers have
experimented, using political
commentary and poetry to expand the
possibilities of Grenadian calypso.
Indian influences have also changed
the sound of Grenadian calypso.
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