martinique
what it is
Martinique is an island in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The music of Martinique has a heritage which is intertwined with that of its sister island, Guadeloupe. Despite their small size, the islands have created a large popular music industry, which gained in international renown after the success of zouk music in the later 20th century.
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level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
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art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
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deep experimental
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questions
What is martinique?
Martinique is an island in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The music of Martinique has a heritage which is intertwined with that of its sister island, Guadeloupe. Despite their small size, the islands have created a large popular music industry, which gained in international renown after the success of zouk music in the later 20th century.
What are good martinique albums to start with?
Try 911 (Mixtape) by Crocadile, Un Toque Latino by Kassav', D.I.S.C.O. by Ottawan, and Chèché chimen by Edmond Mondésir.
Who are some women making martinique?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/martinique/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making martinique, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-22