Kasékò is a musical genre from French Guiana. It also designates the drums as well as the dance of this musical genre. This is a fusion of African, European and American styles.
| Kasékò | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Africa, Europe, America |
| Cultural origins | Slavery in French Guiana |
| Typical instruments | Tibwa, tanbou foulé, tanbou koupé, tanbou plonbé |
| Fusion genres | |
| Léròl | |
| Regional scenes | |
| Other topics | |
| Music of French Guiana | |
Like gwo ka and bélé, Kasékò from French Guiana is also a rhythm and a dance and is played with 3 drums and a Ti-bwa.[1]
Etymology
editThe Guianan Creole term Kasékò derives from the French expression casser le corps (break the body) which was used during slavery in French Guiana to indicate a swift dance.
History
editOrigin
editKasékò is an autogenic music based on the traditional dances of African slaves and mixed with European and Amerindian cultural contributions.
Instruments
editThe Kasékò is played with four instruments :
- Tibwa or ti-bwa ;
- Three "tanbou" (drum) :
- Tanbou foulé or foulé kasékò,
- Tanbou koupé or dékoupé,
- Tanbou plonbé or foulé fon.
References
edit- ^ "Traditional dance". Zil’OKa GROUP: Traditional dance from French West Indies. Retrieved July 6, 2009.
External links
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