Soca is a genre of music originated in Trinidad

50 years of Soca

Soca Facts 

  • Started 50 years ago in 1973
  • Originated in Trinidad and Tobago
  • Responsible person, Ras Shorty I
  • Original spelling of Sokah (Soul of Calypso)
  • 1st Soca song “Indrani” sang by Ras Shorty I
  • Soca song was an influence of African and East Indian rhythms
  • Soca fusion genres: Chutney, Parang, Rapso, Ragga, Afrosoca, Groovy
  • Evolved in the 1980’s to many Caribbean Islands
  • Soca gave birth to many great Calypso icons: Calypso Rose, Lord Kitchener, Mighty Sparrow, David Rudder, Arrow in the early 70’s and 80’s
  • The remix era: Super Blue, Marchel Montano, Anslim Douglas, Bunji Garlin, Iwer George, Lyrical, Kevin Little, Nadia Batson, Pattrice Roberts, etc
  • In 2010 the “riddim” sound was born (one musical bed for many songs)
  • Soca music continues to grow worldwide and has become the Sound of Carnival with its’ pulsating and infectious beats.
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