JUNKANOO MUSIC

 Junkanoo is a colorful and lively festival. Long ago islanders would wear old clothes painted with bright colors or colorful strips of ribbon and cloth were tied to their clothes along with costumes made from cardboard and crepe paper. As the beats of the goatskin drums, cowbells and other handmade percussion instruments filled the air; the costumed islanders would dance to the rhythm and perform for money, food, candy and drinks

 

Junkanoo Jamaica Music

The most popular type of Jamaica music during this period was the Junkanoo. This was a blend of Jamaica folk music using common instruments such as shakers and drums. Junkanoo has its roots in African tradition and is much more prevalent as a Jamaica music form in the Maroons. Junkanoo Jamaica music was never recorded on vinyl and still to this day plays a big role in Jamaica cultural festivals. Junkanoo is more than just a celebration, it is a dance and a musical tradition as well. However, Junkanoo dance traditions make it the island's oldest style on record. It blends authentically Jamaican styles to become the dance performed at today's celebrations.

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These are some instrument used for this music
The shaker
the drum
the cowbell
junkanoo drum
cowbell intrument

 

 

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