From calypso and soca ... and cultural influence - continues to inspire the evolution of dance music in the UK. From jungle/drum ’n’ bass to garage, grime and dubstep, the spirit of Jamaican ...

Mento is the name given to Jamaican folk music that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s. Similar to Calypso, which originated ... more relaxed and songs easier to dance to. This also gave the bass ...