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Cultural origins | 1800s, Bahamas |
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Derivative forms | Goombay |
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Rake-and-scrape is the traditional music of The Bahamas, alongside Junkanoo. It combines African musical elements with European musical elements to create a sound comparable to other Caribbean music while remaining distinct.