Kaseko

Kasékò (kaseko in Suriname) is a musical genre from French Guiana and after imported in Surinam, a fusion of African, European and American styles. The Guianan Creole term Kasékò translates literally in casser le corps (break the body) of the French expression, which was used during slavery to indicate a swift dance. It is rhythmically complex, with percussion instruments including skratji (a very large bass drum) and snare drums, as well as saxophone, trumpet and occasionally trombone. Singing can be both solo and choir. Songs are typically call-and-response, as are Creole folk styles from the area, such as kawina.

Kaseko first evolved out of Bigi Pokoe, which was a 1930s' style played by large brass bands during festivals, strongly influenced by Dixieland jazz. Later, calypso, rock and roll and other styles left an influence.

In the 1970s, Surinamese expatriates living in the Netherlands popularized kaseko.

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