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May 26, 20231 min
Origin:
Sound:
Parang festival - Shak Shak can be used alongside string band instruments played by Parang bands on the sister isles of Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
Church choirs - Shak Shak are used as a musical instrument by church choirs, regardless of the religion.
Steelpan orchestras - The Shak Shak forms part of the musical instruments of the steelpan orchestra. There is usually one player in the back of the orchestra, playing a Shak Shak.
Other information:
Young children can have a toy Shak Shak to play with in the formative years.
Source: The Shak-Shak in the Lesser Antilles by Daniel Crawford
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