The Caribbean is well known for its beaches, food and as a world-famous vacation destination. The many different islands, their people and culture have fascinated many throughout the years. We all admire these islands for their pristine white, golden or dark sandy beaches with pretty blue waves crashing against the coastline. But, have you ever taken a moment to think of the contributions these islands have made; not only to your “need to escape” vacationing pleasures, but what about the music? “Jamaica the party island of the Caribbean” is known for Dancehall and Reggae. “Guadeloupe & Martinique/French Antilles the French intoxicators” for Zouk, better yet who can forget “Trinidad and Tobago the carnival kings and queens of the world” for Soca, Chutney, and Calypso. Now whoever is reading this must be mind boggled and thinking what are these words I can't pronounce, but I can guarantee you after this; you would not only know what these strange names mean, you might just find yourself being inclined to log on YouTube and listen to a few songs from the various islands’ local musicians. “Jamaica the party island of the Caribbean," whenever mentioned in any conversation the first thing that comes to mind is ganja and the “Father of Reggae”, Bob Marley. Who is so famously known for songs such as “Three Little Birds”,”Pimpers’Paradise”, and many more memorable songs. But since the passing of the Reggae legend; many other good soulful artists such as Sizzla known for “Just One Of Those Days”, and my personal favorite Pressure Buss Pipe who’s sung “Love and Affection”, as well as “So Appealing”. These two artists among many have kept this genre alive with a variety of Reggae such as Ska, Rocksteady, Dub, and Reggae. Surprisingly though not only Reggae originated from “Jamaica the party island of the Caribbean” but, also the genre Dancehall did as well. Even though sharing the same roots as