About Goombay
Goombay is a music genre that emerged in The Bahamas. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Caribbean.
From Wikipedia
Goombay is a form of Bahamian music and a drum used to create it. The drum is a membranophone made with goat skin and played with the hands. The term Goombay has also symbolized an event in the Bahamas, for a summer festival with short parades known as ‘Junkanoo’.
The goombay name has also evolved to become synonymous with local Afro-Caribbean music related to calypso. In The Bahamas, its most famous practitioner in modern times was Alphonso 'Blind Blake' Higgs, who performed at the Nassau International Airport for many years.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Goombay.
- ↑ music of the Caribbean
Frequently asked questions
What is Goombay?
Goombay is a music genre that emerged in The Bahamas. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Caribbean.
Where and when did Goombay originate?
Goombay originated in The Bahamas.