Tuk
Tuk is a high-energy traditional Barbadian folk music style driven by explosive, interlocking percussive rhythms from tuk bands. It features call-and-response vocals in Bajan (Barbadian English), marching beats, and is central to Crop Over festivals and street parades.
Origin: Barbados, rooted in African-influenced plantation traditions and British military marching band influences.
Era: Late 19th century origins, evolved through the 20th century, and remains a cornerstone of modern Crop Over festivals.
