Research: Caribbean Music

This week I have been working on my literature review. Currently I am reading a book called 'Cut 'N'N Mix' by Dick Hebdige. The book is about how Caribbean music came about from the struggle of slavery. I have learned how the slaves kept their traditions alive by drumming and how they combined drumming with their masters music. This book is especially relevant to my studies as it highlights how great music is borne out of struggle and oppression which is a great example of societal effects on music.