Jamaica Festival Song winner for 1973 - Morvin Brooks with "Jump In The Line" Lyrics from: not found
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Jamaica Festival Song History: 1972 – Watch Toots & the Maytals with “Pomps and Pride”
1972 - Toots & the Maytals with "Pomps and Pride" Lyrics: Everybody just Cryin out (cry out) Calm down (calm down) Have your pomps and pride Calm down (calm down) (x2) Have your pomps and pride Everybody just Cryin out (cry out) Calm down (calm down) Have your pomps and pride Is it an opulin, … Continue reading Jamaica Festival Song History: 1972 – Watch Toots & the Maytals with “Pomps and Pride”
Jamaican Poetry: Woman and Mother (For International Women’s Day)
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2011, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe Sometimes she forgets herself And forget what she is worth She steeps low, giving more than she can afford; She is the mule you pass on your way Shouldering a burden That she has been left alone, to face; She is the cornerstone in … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Woman and Mother (For International Women’s Day)
Jamaica Festival Song History: 1971 – Watch Eric Donaldson with “Cherry Oh Baby”
1971 - Eric Donaldson with "Cherry Oh Baby" Lyrics from: http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/hardertheycome/cherryohbaby.htm Cherry oh, Cherry oh, baby, Don`t you know I`m in need of thee? If you don`t believe it`s true, What have you left me to do? So long I,ve been waiting, For you to come right in. And now that we are together, Please … Continue reading Jamaica Festival Song History: 1971 – Watch Eric Donaldson with “Cherry Oh Baby”
Salsa Dancing – The dance of the sensual and sexy
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2011, Denise N. Fyffe Many couples go salsa dancing every weekend. They believe it keeps them in touch with their Cuban heritage and friends, while being far from family or home. This sexy dance often ignites a sensual feeling or mood in its participants and onlookers. Many people upon … Continue reading Salsa Dancing – The dance of the sensual and sexy
Jamaican Beach Wedding invitation ideas
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Denise N. Fyffe Wedding invitations are an important part of the wedding. This is the first thing that people will see and notice about the event. It announces to the world, about your union and it informs them of what type of Jamaican wedding ceremony you will have; whether … Continue reading Jamaican Beach Wedding invitation ideas
Out of many, one people? Know your place!
Discrimination is still prevalent in our society and while many may ignore this, here is a commentary by someone who has done quite the opposite. Re-blogged from Jamaica: Political Economy: Views on what's happening in and around the Yard The Caribbean is full of class differences. We can argue about their origins, but undoubtedly they … Continue reading Out of many, one people? Know your place!
Jamaican Wedding: Beach wedding favors
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe Jamaican Weddings are an occasion not just for sharing memories and celebrating with the bride and groom, but also of having fun. Having wedding favors is a traditional part of the wedding. It is how you thank your guests for making the effort to … Continue reading Jamaican Wedding: Beach wedding favors
Jamaican Gambling: Slot Machines, 3 Reel Casino Slots vs. 5 Reel Slots
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2013, Denise N. Fyffe Some of the most fun games in a casino are the slots. This game is loved both by novice and professional players. It helps in improving their skills and professionals tend to win more than fun players do. Both at land based and online casinos … Continue reading Jamaican Gambling: Slot Machines, 3 Reel Casino Slots vs. 5 Reel Slots
Research: How technology, smartphones and electronics puts us in danger Part 4
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2013, Denise N. Fyffe In our previous articles on the topic How technology, smartphones and electronics puts us in danger, we have reviewed the impact of technology on daily and then listed some of the negative effects. now take a look at some of the positive effects. List of … Continue reading Research: How technology, smartphones and electronics puts us in danger Part 4
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