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| Chouval bwa | |
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| Stylistic origins | Martinique bèlè, and other traditional rhythms. |
| Cultural origins | Martinique |
| Typical instruments | Traditional: rhythm section: bèlè drums, tibwa, accordions, chacha (a rattle), bamboo flute and comb and paper-type kazoo.[1] |
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| Music of Martinique | |
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Chouval bwa is a kind of folk music originated on the slave plantations of Martinique. There are two versions, traditional and modern. Chouval bwa has been popularized by artists such as Claude Germany, Tumpak, Dede Saint-Prix, and Pakatak.[2]
- ^ Manuel, Peter (2001). "Indo-Caribbean Music". Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. New York and London: Garland Publishing. p. 918. ISBN 0-8240-6040-7.
- ^ John Shepherd, David Horn, ed. (2014). Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World. Vol. 9. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 191. ISBN 9781441132253.