Music of French Guiana


The Music of French Guiana is a very rich and varied music of several styles and cultures coming from Europe, Africa and the American continent by the Amerindians due to its history and its multi-ethnic diversity.

[Kasékò]

Kasékò is a musical genre from French Guiana. It also designates the drums as well as the dance of this musical genre. This is a fusion of African, European and American styles.

Aléké

is a style of drum-based music that arose in the 1950s. It is similar to salsa music and merengue. The first major group was Salka, followed by major bands like Bigi Ting and Fondering. Modern performers include Bigi Monie, Bigi Libi and Young Clémencia, Wan Ton Melody and Big Control, Slave and Bigi Laï. Historical groups include Pokina and Lagadisssa, Clémencia and Alkowa, Rasta, Tranga Oousel, Mabouya, Switi Lobi, Sapatia, Lespeki and Africa.

Bigi Pokoe

The bigi pokoe is a style of dance music in the west of French Guiana and Suriname. It is traditionally played with drums and maracas, although today guitars, keyboards and percussion instruments are used.
Intermix, Tchoutcha, Inter Spoity, Multi System and Compress 220v, who toured in Europe in 1999, are the main representatives of this style.

Bushee Negro music

, mato and soussa are important kinds of Bushee Negro music. Other rhythms and styles include kawina.