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The Gamelan music is originally from Indonesia and it is common in Javanese cultural activities. A Gamelan orchestra generally consists mainly of metallic xylophones, gongs of several sizes and a drum. There are different types of Gamelan orchestras. The most recent development in Suriname's Gamelan music is the inclusion of western musical ...
Suriname is known for its kaseko music and Baithak Gana as well as other Indo-Caribbean music traditions.. The term kaseko is probably derived from the French expression casser le corps ('break the body'), which was used during slavery to indicate a very swift dance.
Kaseko is a musical genre from Suriname. [1] It is a fusion of numerous popular and folk styles derived from Africa, Europe and the Americas. The genre is rhythmically complex, with percussion instruments including skratji (a very large bass drum) and snare drums, as well as saxophone, trumpet and occasionally trombone.
Music organisations based in Suriname (1 C) Surinamese musicians (9 C, 3 P) S. Surinamese musical instruments (1 P) Pages in category "Music of Suriname"
Music of Suriname Kawina , also spelled kawna or kauna , is a musical genre from Suriname . It originated in the last decades of the 19th century under the influence of the music and dance forms banya, laku and tuka.
Music portal; Suriname portal; Musicians from the country of Suriname. Subcategories. This category has the following 9 subcategories, out of 9 total. 20th ...
" God zij met ons Suriname" (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌɣɔt ˈsɛi mɛt ɔns syːriˈnaːmə]; "God be with our Suriname"), or "Opo kondreman" ("Rise, countrymen" in Sranan Tongo), is the national anthem of Suriname. It has two verses: the first in Dutch and the second in Sranan Tongo.
Baithak Gana (Sarnami: बैठक गाना, بیتک گانا) is a form of music originating in Suriname by the Indian community. Baithak is a social gathering. It is a mix of Hindustani folk music with other Caribbean influences. It is similar to Chutney music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago.