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
National Fruit – The Ackee (Blighia sapida) “Carry me ackee go a Linstead Market, not a quattie wud sell” is a line in the popular Jamaican folk song ‘Linstead Market’. Ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica as well as a component of the national dish – ackee and codfish. Although the ackee is … Continue reading Jamaican History: Jamaica National Fruit – The Ackee
Leave it to Jamaicans to take a very serious situation, use their creativity and make a joke or fun of it. The Jamaica Chikungunya song is awesome. Lyrical, witty, enjoyable, groovy and fun to listen to. I promise, you will be laughing or smiling all day. Why? Because most of the things Wayne J sings … Continue reading Jamaican Music: Jamaica, The Chikungunya Song and Lyrics
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe The blackjack game is a long standing game and can brag about being around for a long time. People from all walks of life, customs and countries are pulled to this game. And it seems to them that there is never a dull … Continue reading How to Use Special Moves For Blackjack Strategy
Teaching is one of the oldest professions in the world and many aspire to this profession; as is the case in any other career, many of us aim to be the best and most proficient. Many of us strive to improve on what existed before. This is a natural intrinsic desire as we are creatures … Continue reading Book Excerpt from The Expert Teacher’s Guide on How to Motivate Students by Denise N. Fyffe
The Jamaica National Flag The Jamaica National Flag was first raised on Independence Day, August 6, 1962. It signifies the birth of our nation. The Flag brings to mind memories of past achievements and gives inspiration towards further success. It is flown on many triumphant occasions, showing the pride that Jamaicans have in their … Continue reading Jamaican History : Jamaica Flag
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe The name Jamaica is synonymous with Bob Marley, and vice versa. Jamaican Reggae Music is at the stage it is today because of this man and his efforts. Even today his album's are successful and new compilations are released by the Marley family, regularly. … Continue reading Jamaican Reggae Music: An Ode to Bob Marley (List of all Bob Marley’s Albums)
The Jamaican Coat of Arms The Jamaican national motto is ‘Out of Many One People’, based on the population’s multi-racial roots. The motto is represented on the Coat of Arms, showing a male and female member of the Taino tribe standing on either side of a shield which bears a red cross with five golden … Continue reading Jamaican History: Jamaican Coat of Arms
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, defy, Denise N. Fyffe Many believe in the principles or the law of attraction when gambling. They think that if you think of winning then it will be manifested and you will be successful at gambling. Let’s examine how these principles work. Having a positive attitude and vibe … Continue reading How to Win At Casino Gambling Using the Law of Attraction
I’ve spent a chilled evening listening to these guys and am a big fan. Nomaddz are a group of former Kingston College students who started out in 2000 to take Jamaica by storm with their own brand of Dub Poetry. Described as the front runners of the new Reggae revival movement, their song ‘sort out … Continue reading Jamaican Music: Nomaddz – Rise above profanity
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