Parang
Popular folk music originating from Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Parang is a popular folk music originating from Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago that was brought to Trinidad and Tobago by Venezuelan migrants who were primarily of Amerindian, Spanish, Mestizo, Pardo, and African heritage, something which is strongly reflected in the music itself. The word is derived from two Spanish words: parranda, meaning "a spree”, and parar meaning "to stop".
Parang | |
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Stylistic origins | Joropo, Jota, Venezuelan music, Latin American music, Spanish music, Trinidadian music |
Cultural origins | Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago |
Fusion genres | |
Chutney parang and Parang soca |
In the past, it was traditional for parang serenaders to pay nocturnal visits to the homes of family and friends, where part of the fun was waking the inhabitants of the household from their beds. Today, parang is especially vibrant in Trinidad and Tobago communities such as Paramin, Lopinot, and Arima.
A new form of parang, soca parang, has emerged. Soca parang is a combination of soca and parang.