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zouk - Article and Reference from OnPedia.com (407 words) |
 | Zouk is a style of rhythmic music originating from the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique.It has its roots in Cadence music from Dominica popularise by Grammacks and Exile One Zouk means 'party' in the local creole of French with English and African influences, all three of which contribute the sound. |
| Zouk was invented in the early to mid-1980s when many different styles were fused, such as balakadri, the Dominica based Cadence and bal granmoun dances, mazurka and biguine, French and American pop, and kadans, gwo ka and other indigenous styles. |
| The leading band to emerge from this period was Kassav, who gave the style a pan-Caribbean sound by taking elements from reggae and salsa, and became one of the most famous bands in the world. |
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