Rhythm and Vibes of The Caribbean

  PUERTO RICO https://www.travelpulse.com/news/features/what-its-like-now-on-the-ground-in-puerto-rico.html Puerto Rico,  is only 100 miles long by 35 miles wide, making it the smallest island of the Greater Antilles. It  is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean.  Puerto Rico translates to "rich port" in Spanish because of the gold found in its waters back in the day.  The culture of Puerto Rico has been greatly influenced by its history.  With the blend of Taino Indians, Spanish and African cultures , comes a melting pot of people and traditions, as well as the impact of the United States political and social exchange. CREOLIZATION IN MUSIC Bomba  is a traditional style of Puerto Rican music and dance that reflects the African heritage of the island (Colon- Leon, 2021). The rhythms comprises of three instruments: the  maracas, cuá  (two wooden sticks), and the  Bomba  barrel, which is a large drum played with the hands. Ther

 ARUBA https://twitter.com/aruba/status/1106148090652868608?lang=ar-x-fm     Aruba, the 'A' in the ABC islands, is referred to as one happy island, their logo. The people, like most in the Caribbean, are friendly and inviting. The island is, however, less culturally diverse due to the limited African slave traffic (Ganglehoff & LeGrande). Approximately 75% of its population is mixed raced of Amerindian, Spanish, Dutch and African  ancestry, often in combination (Hoetink,2021). https://www.aruba.com/us/our-island/history-and-culture/aruba-flag Because of Aruba’s strategic location, the Dutch occupied the island in 1636 in order to protect their salt supply from the South American mainland while also ensuring a naval base in the Caribbean during their Eighty Years’ War with Spain (Schields,2016) The culture of Aruba is an combination of the various cultures that have assimilated and lived on the island, including indigenous peoples of South America, descendants of African sl