Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2019 | Page 700
April 4-7, 2019
Quelbe & Quadrille
native folk music
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The French and African heritage of the US Virgin Islands are reflected in their native folk
music and dance. Quelbe, a fusion of French and European influences, is the official music
of the islands derived from the days of slavery. Quadrille originated from France in the
1700’s and has now become the official dance of the US Virgin islands.
Both Quelbe and Quadrille are perfomed
at cultural festivals on the islands.