Jam Bands
Jam bands, as they are called, are a significant part of the Carnival festivities. They lead the crowd during parades and they provide the music with which to dance. Several bands in Antigua have risen to much acclaim regionally and internationally.
- Burning Flames
- Red Hot Flames
- El-A-Kru
- Taxik
- Revo Band
- High Intensity
- Lejah Band
- Dred and the Bald head
- Vision Band
- Tonic Band
- Tek Nine
These bands play mostly Soca music during the carnival season and attract hundreds of patrons who follow behind them to Carnival City.
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