This style of rhythmic music gets its name from the local creole of French meaning 'party' or 'festival'. It traces its origin from the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, Haiti, St. Lucia, and Dominica. In Africa, it is popular in francophone and lusophone countries. In Europe, it is particularly popular in France, and in North America in the Canadian province of Quebec.
Which style of music?
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Zouk
Methinks it is vaval, dervied from 'carnival'.
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