Caribbean hymnody

Caribbean hymnody When one examines the hymns or sung liturgical poetry that are current within the various island states geographically located between North and South America, one must conclude that Caribbean hymnody is an eclectic and a dynamic reality. The people of the region are a mixed entity. By virtue of history, they are the descendants of Amerindians (the original inhabitants) and migrants from Europe, Africa and Asia. Consequently, the Caribbean is often described as a melting pot of races and cultures, a process that is evident in the presence of Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, African Traditional and other religious expressions. Christians in the Caribbean for centuries have...