Reggae [reg-ey]
a style of Jamaican popular music blending blues, calypso, and rock-‘n’-roll, characterized by a strong syncopated rhythm and lyrics of social protest.
Soca [soh-kah]
a style of Caribbean dance music derived from calypso and American soul music and having a pounding beat.
Jazz [jaz]
music marked by intricate, propulsive rhythms, polyphonic ensemble playing, improvisatory solos, melodic freedom.