What kind of music do people listen to in St. Martin? What are some artists and such?

Question

I read online (on some VERY obscure websites) that they listen to calypso, zuca, merengue, and salsa, with heavy Dominican Republic influences, but does that mean that they make their own music... or is it just D.R. music that they listen to?

I am doing a project for school and for my booth of St. Martin, I want to play some music, but I want it to be accurate. So, if they DO listen to music from the D.R., then I wouldn't mind playing it... I just don't want to play music that wouldn't match the country. But I mean... I can't really find any artists actually FROM St. Martin... So... Any help would be appreciated!

Answer 1

One think I love about St Martin/St Maarten is their varied tastes in music.

You will find Jazz, Reggae, Pop and calypso music.

Here is a link to a reggae/zouk artist MR. RUFFY

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fus...

MOSERA is a reggae/rock/triphop artist here is his link

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fus...

The following music arists were born in St Martin/St Maarten. Do a search on them

Tanny & the Boys

Impakt Band

La Vaune Henry

I didn't hear much salsa, merengue music when I was on island. So don't play DR music. Mostly reggae,calypso, jazz and pop.

Good Luck, I hope this helps. Good Luck on your project)