The island is also known for jazz, most notably including Eddie Bullen, a pianist, songwriter and record producer currently residing in Canada.
Many years of domination by the British and the French have left behind influences in Carriacou, in songs like lullabies and reels, cantique, chanteys and quadrilles.
Slaves were forbidden to practice their culture, as the planters realized their music and dance were used to communicate, and to plan their release strategies.
Slaves used the Quadrille to mock the planters but more importantly used this newly approved dancing time to secretly formulate uprisings to hasten their freedom.
Carriacou versions of the Quadrille feature four men and four women, forming a square and are accompanied by tambourine, bass drum, violin and triangle.