Jamaica has a rich history, in various areas including sports, arts, culture, food etc. Surely not the least of these, is music. Jamaicans have thrived and are known to be some of the most easy going and happiest people in the world; simply, because they can ‘bill’ a vibe from listening to music. Jamaica, as … Continue reading Jamaica Festival Song, Looking Forward
This is an old but interesting article from 2012 on the trajectory of Jamaican music, starting with mento and ska, then the reggae greats, and finally their influence on modern rhythms, such as dancehall, reggaeton, trip-hop, and dubstep. [It is] impossible to quantify the remarkable impact the island has had on global culture, thanks in large … Continue reading The History and Influence of Jamaican Music
Dr Cleland Gooding MD., F.A.A.D., a physician with a specialty in Skin Diseases employed by the Bahamas Government, has penned this intriguing article about Bob Marley’s failed treatment for skin cancer, which eventually progressed to the brain cancer responsible for his death at 36. Here are excerpts, with a link to the original article below. … Continue reading A Death by Skin Cancer? The Bob Marley Story
The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things used to be. Here are some facts about the 1500's: Most people got married in June, because they took their yearly bath in May and still smelled pretty good by June However, they were starting … Continue reading LIFE IN THE 1500’s
ENG: It's been a long time since I have seen you girl. JAM: Gal yuh noh dead yet? ENG: Oh Lord, we have lost electricity again. JAM: Lawd .....current lack aff again. ENG: This meal is not too bad. JAM: Di food can eat. ENG: Where did you buy that awful Bracelet Cindy? JAM: A … Continue reading Jamaican History: More Jamaican Patois Lessons
Jamaica Festival Song winner for 1976 - Freddie McKay with "Dance This Ya Festival" Lyrics from: not found
Jamaica Festival Song winner for 1977 - Eric Donaldson with "Sweet Jamaica" Lyrics from: http://www.wowlyrics.com Sweet Jamaica is now on the move. Help me with my song and let the people dem come sing along. Tek up yu cutlass, yu shovel and yu hoe. Tek up yu boots dem, people let us go. Call out the … Continue reading Jamaica Festival Song History: 1977 – Watch Eric Donaldson with “Sweet Jamaica”
Jamaica Festival Song winner for 1978 - Eric Donaldson with "Land of my Birth" Lyrics from: http://www.wowlyrics.com Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Aah, Aah, Aah This is the land of my birth; I say this is the land of my birth. I say this is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth. I will never … Continue reading Jamaica Festival Song History: 1978 – Watch Eric Donaldson with “Land of my Birth”
A Jamaican Conversation "Bredrin, wa gwaan?" "Bwoy, ya done know seh mi deya gwaan easy." "Yes I, a so it go still. Not 'n na gwaan, but we a keep di faith, nuh true?" "True. How de pickney dem stay?" "Bwai, dem aright. One a dem wan tun DJ an bus. Nex one wan go … Continue reading Can you speak Jamaican or Patois? The History of Jamaican language
Jamaica Festival Song winner for 1980 - Stanley & The Turbines with "Come Sing With Me" Lyrics from: not found
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