ArtsNational MR - The Music of the Caribbean
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The effects of colonialism have played an intrinsic part in the musical culture of theCaribbean. They are a synthesis of African, European, Indian and indigenous
influences. Each island has its own complex rhythm patterns and styles. Find out about
the origins of calypso on Saint Kitts, jwé on Saint Lucia and much, much more in this
lighthearted insight lecture full of the sounds of the Caribbean.
Dr Graham Jones was a musician in the British Army for 40 years retiring as the Senior Director of Music, Household Division and Director of Music, Coldstream Guards - a position unequalled throughout military music in Great Britain. Graham was made a Member of the British Empire by Her Majesty the Queen for outstanding service to military music in 1993. Graham is enjoying a second career as a guest conductor, adjudicator, guest speaker, lecturer, clinician, recording consultant and educator.
Date
Monday 2 November 2026 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (UTC+08)Location
The Heart Studio Theatre
47 Wallcliffe Rd, , Margaret River WA 6285
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ArtsNational MR - The Music of the Caribbean
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