The Music Of the Caribbean

Presented by Graham Jones

The effects of colonialism have played an intrinsic part in the musical culture of the Caribbean. They are a synthesis of African, European, Indian and indigenous influences. Each island has its own complex rhythm patterns and styles. Find out about the origins of calypso on Saint Kitts, jwé on Saint Lucia and much, much more in this lighthearted insight lecture full of the sounds of the Caribbean.

Dates and Locations

Sunday 11 October 2026 Cairns (QLD)

Wednesday 14 October 2026 Geelong (VIC)

Wednesday 28 October 2026 Adelaide (SA)

Saturday 31 October 2026 Perth (WA)

Monday 2 November 2026 Margaret River (WA)

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