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Trinidad And Tobago Remixes Caribbean Christmas Traditions

The twin-island nation is famous for the infectious genres of calypso and soca. But during the Christmas season another type of music dominates.
During the months leading up to Christmas, parang music can be heard just about everywhere in Trinidad.

The twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago is famous for calypso and soca, infectious music that takes center stage during the island's annual Carnival. But during the Christmas season another type of music dominates.

At a sound check for a band that plays old-time instruments, musicians play cuatro,

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