Abstract
The cultures and traditions of both the French and British colonizers have strong influence in Dominica. Both English and a French Creole are widely spoken (Bilby, 2005). Musical styles in Dominica include folk styles such as bele; quadrille, influenced by French contradanse; and popular styles such as calypso and the local “cadence-lypso” (Guilbault, 1998).
Highlights
Dominica, among the smallest of the Windward Islands, has a very small population
In 1763, ultimate control was given to the British, who retained their control until its independence in
The sounds of bélé music are made with a “one-skinned conical drum and responsorial singing” (Cyrille, 2009, p. 188)
Summary
Among the smallest of the Windward Islands, has a very small population. Much of the island is covered in mountain and rain forest. Spain was the first of the European powers to colonize Dominica. The British and French passed control back and forth several times over the island's colonial history.
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