Tuesday 24 April 2018
Dancehall video idea.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1c-zqhX9FkrYn_kHFvhL7eTh4-CS-Ha_3sUJK7tiV0Ss/edit?usp=sharing
Wednesday 18 April 2018
Soca/Dancehall Brief Research:
Soca/Dancehall research:
Links:
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-soca-breakthrough_us_59e95f31e4b0542ce4290c94
http://www.voice-online.co.uk/article/dancehall-queen-its-skill-not-slackness
https://medium.com/@wordsinthebucket.com/the-evolution-of-calypso-and-birth-of-soca-music-d95d053c6691
Research:
- Began in the 19th century
- Originated in the Caribbean (tropical islands)
- The exact country is originated from is unknown
- Described as soulful and pure form of human expression
- Become popular in the 1970's
- Has inspirations from Africa and East India
- Audience was originally for Caribbean society then become worldwide during the 1980's
- The industry is currently massive. Mass audiences around the world.
- Seen as a form of art and expression.
- Meant to perpetuate joy and dancing.
- Gained popularity through a festival named "Carnival". Different nationalities and races become involved through this festival
- Most songs are in english but cannot be understood because of the strong accents. However people still listen although they do not understand the lyrics.
- An artist named Machel Montano performed his soca music at a Tidal concert in 2017 which sparked a breakthrough for the genre in mainstream media. His performance and music gained the global audience soca needed.
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