Definition

A West Indian dance music style blending soul and calypso—essentially the soundtrack to proving that geopolitical borders mean nothing when a good rhythm is involved.

Example Usage

The Caribbean carnival was pure soca energy, reminding everyone that sometimes you just need rhythm, not lyrics.

Source: Music genre terminology, common cultural knowledge

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