The music of Trinidad and Tobago is best known for its calypso music, soca music, chutney music, and steelpan. Calypso's internationally noted performances in the 1950s from native artists such as Lord Melody , Lord Kitchener and Mighty Sparrow .

Today the International Soca Monarch competition in Trinidad, held annually during the Carnival season, is a huge draw for artistes and music lovers from around the globe. Superstars like Machel Montano, Superblue, and Destra Garcia have all performed and won. Chutney music is a staple of Indo-Caribbean culture.

2009年5月22日 · Trinidad's multicultural heritage gives our music an intriguing eclecticism, and a range of rhythms and styles that’s guaranteed to please. Learn more about the island's music forms here.

2023年3月22日 · Rich in rhythm and melody, the jeli tradition was carried by enslaved Africans to Trinidad and Tobago. Calypsos were sung in French Creole until the English language began to dominate the island nation.

Calypso is a traditional musical genre from Trinidad and Tobago that is frequently improvised, with clever and satirical lyrics. The bands consist of drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and horns. Soca – A pop style that combines soul and calypso. Mighty Sparrow is one of its most famous performers.

Calypso has earned its place in history as the national folk song of Trinidad and Tobago and the music of the Caribbean after the emancipation of the slaves. However, even before emancipation there is evidence that the art form had begun its growth.

2007年11月6日 · Today, music lovers can enjoy Trinidad and Tobago's rich offerings at Carnival as well as at the Laventille Steelband Festival, the Steelpan and Jazz Festival or the Pan Yard Sensations...