The rise of reggae: How a uniquely Jamaican sound conquered the world
Mento is the name given to Jamaican folk music that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s. Similar to Calypso, which originated in Trinidad, the sound of Mento can be traced back to the convergent society of ...
Lloyd Evans made a serious contribution to dancehall and reggae music-Grange
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange has described veteran musician Lloyd ...
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Reggae music to be protected by the UN
"Reggae is uniquely Jamaican," said Olivia Grange, Jamaica's culture minister. "It is a music that we have created that has penetrated all corners of the world." Announcing the decision ...
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Shatta Wale returns to Ghana after historic performance in Jamaica, receives huge reception
Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale returned to the country after his recent historic performance at Vybz Kartel's Freedom Street ...