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The Big Drum Dance of Carriacou

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The Big Drum Dance of Carriacou

The Big Drum Dance is one of the most significant musical rituals on the island of Carriacou in the Grenadines. Really a long series of dances, the Big Drum Dance is prepared for special festivals such as marriage ceremonies, tombstone raisings, fishing boat launchings and in the case of ill-health or ill-fortune. In each occasion, the main focus is twofold: remembering lineage and respecting ancestors. The music consists of singing and chanting typically joined by three drums, shakers and maracas.

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Cromanti (1) Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 01:17
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Cromanti (2) Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 01:21
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Arada Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 02:26
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Congo Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 01:36
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Temné Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 01:31
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Moko Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 01:55
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Chamba (1) Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 01:33
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Chamba (2) Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 02:17
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Juba Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 01:50
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Bongo (1) Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 02:06
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Bélè Kawé (1) Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 02:07
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Bélè Kawé (2) Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 01:32
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Hallecord (1) Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 02:14
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Gwá Bélè Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 01:16
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Hallecord (2) Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 02:26
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Bongo (2) Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 01:22
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Chiffonè Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 01:59
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Old Kalenda Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 01:21
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Stick-Fighting Kalenda Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 02:10
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Man-Bongo Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 02:04
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Hallecord (3) Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 02:19
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Dama Big drum dance festival participants, Carriacou 02:13