Afro-Caribbean Slaves
Afro-Caribbean Population
Afro-Caribbean slaves in Martinique and Guadeloupe who created the martial dance-wrestling Ladja (Danmyé).
Quick Facts
Date of Birth17. století
Date of Death19. století
Era17th–19th century
Country of OriginMartinique / Guadeloupe
Rank / TitleCultural Heritage
Active Years1650–1848
Biography
Afro-Caribbean slaves on Martinique developed Ladja (Danmyé), combining African striking, wrestling, and acrobatics disguised as a dance accompanied by bélé drums.