Abstract

Bouyon music is a mixture of rhythms, melodies, and musical styles from

genres, such as Soca, Zouk, and traditional genres native to Dominica, a

small island nation located in the Caribbean Sea. The music is one of the

most popular musical genres in Dominica, and one of the Caribbean's

best-kept secrets. As Dominica is one of the lesser-known islands, this

genre of music is unknown to much of the world outside of the West Indies.

My project aims to document the history, and create awareness for Bouyon

music. Using firsthand interviews with the creators of the genre, footage of

performances, and cultural influences, viewers will be able to grasp

a better understanding of the genre.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Music--Dominica; Documentary films--Production and direction

Publication Date

5-15-2014

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Visual Communication Design (MFA)

Department, Program, or Center

School of Design (CIAS)

Advisor

Chris Jackson

Advisor/Committee Member

Marla Schweppe

Advisor/Committee Member

Al Biles

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at ML3565 .A53 2014

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

VISCOM-MFA

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