FAQ About The Role of Dancehall in Caribbean Cultural Identity

Dancehall is a genre of Jamaican popular music that originated in the late 1970s. It is characterized by a ‘riddim’ (rhythm) driven sound and often features a DJ or 'deejay' rapping or toasting over the instrumental. Dancehall music has become influential worldwide, impacting genres such as reggaeton and influencing pop music with its rhythmic style.