Wabap
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Stylistic origins
Cultural originsGuadeloupe, French Caribbean, c. 1950
Typical instruments
- Trombone
- trumpet
- saxophone
- piano
- bass guitar
- guitar
- drums
| Wabap | |
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| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | Guadeloupe, French Caribbean, c. 1950 |
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| Fusion genres | |
| Zouk | |
| Audio sample | |
"Aimer" by Moune de Rivel featuring Al Lirvat et son Orchestre | |
Wabap (or simply biguine wabap) is a subgenre of biguine, a Caribbean music style.
The name derives from the traditional refrain wiz-zap wabap sung by sugarcane cutters.[1]
