The music of the Antilles grew out of the meeting between African traditions, brought by enslaved people, and European influences, especially French and English. From this blend came syncopated rhythms, percussion instruments, and songs that often speak about daily life, social satire, and cultural resistance. 

In this analog mixtape, you can discover some of the many genres that emerged across the islands — from Compa in Haiti, to Biguine and Zouk in Martinique and Guadeloupe. In Dominica, musicians developed Cadence-lypso, while in Trinidad and Tobago, the vibrant rhythms of Calypso and Soca took shape.

Analog Antilles

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