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Survey of Caribbean Music - Portfolio - Dutch

 Tuesday March 27th,  2025

Curated Playlist: The Music of Jeon Arvani Martina

Featured Artist: Jeon Arvani Martina

Brief Description:

  Being unfamiliar with non-English speaking artis, I asked a friend, since he is really into music, and he recommended Jeon Arvani Martina. Here we focus on the Dutch Caribbean music from the featured artist, that explores the region's divisive music. From sweet melodies to catchy rhythms that is shaped by culture and history. Let's dive into Jeon's unique style of music.

Playlist:

Mi Isla:

  Mi Isla blends the feeling of an island life with a calypso soul. You can invasion being on the island and just swaying to the music and relaxing.

 

It Is what It Is:

  A vibrant tune with a catchy melody and chorus, It Is What It Is, is tantalizing music that urges people to step in and join a bash of Caribbean charm and vitality. Everyone is welcomed to dance to its catchy rhythm because its vigorous beat embodies the excitement of the continent's culture.



Kico Mi Kier Bira:

  The dynamic song "Kico Mi Kier Bira" skillfully mixes up Afro-Caribbean rhythms and reggaeton rhythms. It demonstrates Jeon's keen sense of roots from the culture of Curacao and his love for mixing up many different music genres. This dynamic song demonstrates his ability and creativity as an artist.


Nijmegen:

  "Nijmegen" brings us to the cheerful Dutch Caribbean with its uplifting moods and invites everybody to unwind and indulge in life's cheerful moments through its catchy rhythm and joyful tunes.  Jeon brings the cheerful mood that makes you want to fall in love.


Machika:

  Machika demonstrates how multiply musical genres can create something new and full of energy. By collaborating with Anitta and Balvin, this songs vibrant and very lively. Jeon creates music that appeals to people from all walks of life by fusing his Caribbean heritage with other sounds.


Hollanda:

  Hollanda is a song about identity and belonging, and a beautiful story of where one calls home.  Jeon shares his true sentiments of learning and living so many different cultures and influences as a Dutch Caribbean artist in this powerful song.



Bibliography:

"Aruba: New Single by Jeon." *When in Aruba*, [www.wheninaruba.com/blog/aruba-new-single-by-jeon/] (https://www.wheninaruba.com/blog/aruba-new-single-by-jeon/).

Genius. "Jeon Arvani." *Genius*, Genius Media Group Inc., [genius.com/artists/Jeon-arvani] (https://genius.com/artists/Jeon-arvani).

Spotify. "Jeon Arvani." *Spotify*, Spotify AB, [open. Spotify.com/artist/6l3HvQ5sa6mXTsMTB19rO5] (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6l3HvQ5sa6mXTsMTB19rO5).

AllMusic. "Jeon Arvani - Artist Biography." *AllMusic*, All Media Network, [www.allmusic.com/artist/jeon-arvani-mn0003825530] (https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jeon-arvani-mn0003825530).



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