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Culture and Customs of Jamaica (Culture and Customs of Latin America and the Caribbean) by Martin Mordecai, Pamela Mordecai, 2008-10-30
Sound Clash: Jamaican Dancehall Culture at Large by Carolyn Cooper, 2004-09-15
In Focus Jamaica: A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture (The in Focus Guides Series) by Peter Mason, 2000-07
Wake the Town and Tell the People: Dancehall Culture in Jamaica by Norman C. Stolzoff, 2000-01-01
Jamaica the Culture (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures) by Amber Wilson, 2004-03
Modern Blackness: Nationalism, Globalization, and the Politics of Culture in Jamaica (Latin America Otherwise) by Deborah A. Thomas, 2004-01-01
Martha Brae's Two Histories: European Expansion and Caribbean Culture-Building in Jamaica by Jean Besson, 2002-11-25
Slaveholders in Jamaica: Colonial Society and Culture During the Era of Abolition (Empires in Perspective) by Christer Petley, 2009-09-15
Jamaica the Land (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures) by Amber Wilson, 2004-02
Reggae Heritage: Jamaica's Music History, Culture & Politic by Lou Gooden, 2003-10-14
Jamaica the People (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures) by Amber Wilson, 2004-03
Urban Life in Kingston, Jamaica: The Culture and Class Ideology of Two Neighborhoods (Caribbean Studies, Volume 3) by D. J. Austin, 1984-01-01
Folk Culture of the Slaves in Jamaica by Edward Brathwaite, 1970-06
Jamaica Fi Real!: Beauty, Vibes and Culture by Kevin O'Brien Chang, 2010-11-05

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Extractions: Shop Jamaica Things Everyone has a favorite phase that Grandma used to say. Granny always had the right sayings for every behavior, every misbehavior and every occassion. Though some of this words of wisdom may seems obscure they are always rich with advice or foretell of danger. What makes these sayings sometimes difficult to understand to the untrained ear is that they are invariably rich in patois. Thanks to our forum members, we've compiled a list of old time sayings . Some of which I have never heard until now. Take a peek and enjoy! Also be sure to check out these other articles about the richness of the Jamaican language Browse Artists Top Reggae Sellers Abyssinians Admiral Bailey Alton Ellis Anthony B Augustus Pablo Aswad Barrington Levy Beenie Man Beres Hammond Big Youth Black Uhuru Bob Andy Bob Marley Bounty Killer
Christmas In Jamaica - Jamaican Culture
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Extractions: A blend of hypnotic herbs and spices fill the air, your taste buds water, your stomach moans for some tasty Jerk chicken and Jerk pork, which are extremely spicy. These are just two of Jamaica's favorite dishes. Several others are the country's appetizing national dish, "Ackee and Salt fish," our infamous Curry Goat and Chicken and delicacies such as Manish Water, a soup claimed to cure infertility, impotence and even the common the cold. Jamaican food consists of a wide range of exotic spices and tropical fruits and vegetables, due to its location. Jamaica is known to have the most churches per square mile than any other country. It is primarily a Christian society. There are many denominations in the country. The church types range from Methodist, Catholic, Seventh-day Adventist, Anglican, to Mormon and Rastafarian and many more. Jamaica is known primarily for its Rastafarian religion, which has several unique practices. They believe that Haile Salassie, the former leader of Ethiopia, is their leader. They are generally free spirited, and believe in the spiritual use of marijuana or Ganja.
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Extractions: Jamaica has a rich and diverse culture blended from around the world. Jamaica's motto is "Out of Many, One People". Nearly ever different race is represented here. This diversity is most apparent in the various foods. African and European influences dominate the culture; however, the Spanish, Irish, Indians, Chinese and Germans have all left their mark. The Jamaican people are inherently friendly telling it like it is. Due in part to its strong British influence, Jamaicans are modest and conservative dressers. The display of skin is frowned upon in formal environments. The official language of Jamaica is English. However, most likely you will hear traces of what sounds like a foreign tongue. The language on the streets is called Patois. Patois is a combination of English, Spanish. Portuguese and African phrases which sounds more rhythmic then traditional English. Jamaicans have a musical heritage that stems from their African and European roots. Reggae music is Jamaica's most recognized sound. These thumping sounds are rich and infectious and encompass expression of personal freedom, independence, religion, and gossip. Jamaica's most famous is Bob Marley whose influence helped bring Reggae music into the Jamaican main stream.
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Extractions: Country Info Jamaica Introduction Jamaica General Data Jamaica Maps Jamaica Culture ... Jamaica Time and Date Jamaica Culture Back to Top Family life is central to most Jamaicans, although formal marriages are less prevalent there than in most other countries. It is common for three generations to share a home. Many women earn wages, particularly in households where men are absent, and grandmothers normally take charge of preschool children. Wealthier Jamaican families usually employ at least one domestic helper. The position of Jamaica as a dependency of Britain for more than 300 years is reflected in both language and customs, which are combined with African influences. Reggae, a distinctively syncopated style of Jamaican music, much of it highly political, was popularized in the 20th century by Bob Marley and others. It was a pervasive influence on rock music in the 1980s, especially in Britain. The main meal is almost always in the evening, because most people do not have time to prepare a midday meal and children normally eat at school. Some families eat together, but television has increasingly replaced conversation at the dinner table. The exception to this rule is Sunday, when tradition dictates that even poor families enjoy a large and sociable brunch or lunch, usually including chicken, fish, yams, fried plantains, and the ubiquitous rice and peas.
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Today Jamaica, and particularly Kingston, is a center of Caribbean art, its vitalcultural energy having flourished tremendously since independence in 1962.
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Extractions: Jamaica From hotel beach parties to the raw discos of the working-class suburbs, Jamaica reverberates to the soul-riveting sounds of calypso, soca (a soul-calypso fusion) and reggae. Music is everywhere. The earliest original Jamaican musical form was mento Officially English is the spoken language but in reality, Jamaica is a bilingual country and English is far more widely understood than spoken. The unofficial lingo is patois - a musical dialect with a uniquely Jamaican rhythm and cadence. Patois evolved from the Creole English and a twisted alchemy of the mother tongue peppered with African, Portuguese and Spanish terms, and Rastafarian slang. Jamaica's homegrown cuisine is a fusion of many ethnic traditions, with Arawak Indian, Spanish, African, Indian, Middle Eastern, Chinese and British influences all detectable. A typical Jamaican breakfast is ackee , a tree-grown fruit that bears an uncanny resemblance to scrambled eggs when cooked. Lunch is usually a light snack, maybe a heavily seasoned meat or vegetable pie. Main meals usually feature goat or pork, usually curried, served with rice and beans. Seafood dishes are also popular, often pickled and fried with peppers and onions. Jamaica's most popular dish is jerk , a term that describes the process of cooking meats smothered in tongue-searing marinade, and barbecued slowly in an outdoor pit over a fire of pimento wood, which gives the meat its distinctive flavor. Tea is a generic Jamaican term for any hot, brewed drink, and may be herbal, mixed with rum, milk, spices and even fish. Beware of marijuana or hallucinogenic mushroom teas, which may be more than you bargained for in an after-dinner digestive! Skyjuice is a favorite cool drink, made from shaved ice flavored with syrup. Coconut juice, straight from the nut, is also popular. Beer and rum are the most popular alcoholic drinks. Jamaican Blue Mountains coffee is among the most flavorsome in the world, but due to farcical authentication and licensing requirements, much of what is sold as the genuine article is not all it's cracked up to be.
Jamaica History & Jamaica Culture | IExplore
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Extractions: U.S. Virgin Islands Archaeological evidence suggests that the Arawak people settled in Jamaica as early as AD 650. (The island took its name from the Arawak word xaymaca , meaning "land of wood and water.") Columbus first sighted the island in 1494, on his second voyage to the New World. Ever since, Jamaican life has been a stormy mix of political, racial and economic divisions. Although the Spanish never fully settled the island, their influence was far reaching. They carried the diseases that annihilated the Arawak and introduced citrus fruits, bananas, plantains, sugarcane, cattle, pigs and horses. They also brought the first slaves from Africa. The English invaded Jamaica in 1655 and had complete control of the island by 1660. They then used Jamaica as a base to threaten Spanish interests in the Caribbean and Latin America. Jamaica's Port Royal became the premier headquarters of pirates in the Western Hemisphere until it was destroyed by an earthquake in 1692. The English also established great sugarcane plantations powered by slave labor. Slavery, in turn, played a central role in the political instability of the island. Slaves freed in the final days of Spanish rule established communities in the wild mountain interior and became known as the "Maroons." Skirmishes with British troops eventually escalated into two separate Maroon wars, which led to the eventual deportation of many Maroons.
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Extractions: dateString = 1091917749; Home Site Index Customer Service Shop MAGAZINES: National Traveler Adventure NG Kids NG Explorer TV AND FILM: Channel (U.S.) Channel (Intl) Explorer GUIDES: Adventure and Animals and History and Maps and News Photography Travel For Kids For Students For Teachers Complete Site Complete Site Index Subscribe Shop Call 1-800-iExplore U.S. Virgin Islands Archaeological evidence suggests that the Arawak people settled in Jamaica as early as AD 650. (The island took its name from the Arawak word xaymaca , meaning "land of wood and water.") Columbus first sighted the island in 1494, on his second voyage to the New World. Ever since, Jamaican life has been a stormy mix of political, racial and economic divisions. Although the Spanish never fully settled the island, their influence was far reaching. They carried the diseases that annihilated the Arawak and introduced citrus fruits, bananas, plantains, sugarcane, cattle, pigs and horses. They also brought the first slaves from Africa. The English invaded Jamaica in 1655 and had complete control of the island by 1660. They then used Jamaica as a base to threaten Spanish interests in the Caribbean and Latin America. Jamaica's Port Royal became the premier headquarters of pirates in the Western Hemisphere until it was destroyed by an earthquake in 1692. The English also established great sugarcane plantations powered by slave labor. Slavery, in turn, played a central role in the political instability of the island. Slaves freed in the final days of Spanish rule established communities in the wild mountain interior and became known as the "Maroons." Skirmishes with British troops eventually escalated into two separate Maroon wars, which led to the eventual deportation of many Maroons.
Jamaica Culture Louise Bennett
the Order of Jamaica (1974) the Institute of Jamaica s Musgrave Silver and Gold Medalsfor distinguished eminence in the field of Arts and Culture, and in 1983
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Extractions: ANTH 1101 Extra Credit Class Notes Jamaican Culture - the Honorable Louise Bennett-Coverly Biography and Sample of her Poetry in Dialogue Louise Bennett, Miss Lou is a Jamaican Icon! [../../Anthropology/menu.htm] September 7 Louise Bennett Louise Bennett was born on this date in 1919. She is a Jamaican poet and activist. From Kingston, Jamaica Louise Bennett remains a household name in Jamaica, a "Living Legend" and a cultural icon. She received her education from Ebenezer and Calabar Elementary Schools, St. Simons College, Excelsior College, Friends College (Highgate). Although she has lived in Toronto, Canada for the last decade she still receives the homage of the expatriate West Indian community in the north as well as a large Canadian following. She has been described as Jamaica's leading comedienne, as the "only poet who has really hit the truth about her society through its own language", and as an important contributor to her country of "valid social documents reflecting the way Jamaicans think and feel and live Through her poems in Jamaican patois, she raised the dialect of the Jamaican folk to an art level which is acceptable to and appreciated by all in Jamaica. In her poems she has been able to capture all the spontaneity of the expression of Jamaicans' joys and sorrows, their ready, poignant and even wicked wit, their religion and their philosophy of life. Her first dialect poem was written when she was fourteen years old. A British Council Scholarship took her to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art where she studied in the late 1940s Bennett not only had a scholarship to attend the academy but she auditioned and won a scholarship. After graduation she worked with repertory companies in Coventry, Huddersfield and Amersham as well as in intimate revues all over England.
Culture Of Jamaica
Culture of Jamaica. Like most other countries around the world Jamaicanslike to play soccer, and they also like to play a game called cricket.
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Extractions: Culture of Jamaica Like most other countries around the world Jamaicans like to play soccer, and they also like to play a game called cricket. Cricket is played a little bit like baseball. It is a British game. A game called dominoes is also very popular. In the Jamaican style, players slam their dominoes down on a hard table. With any luck, the slamming scares the players away. It makes it harder for them to think. Then the other players can try to win the game. Jamaicans celebrate many of the holidays we do; such as New Year's, Christmas, and Easter. They also have many celebrations and holidays of their own. One special day in Jamaica is Independence Day. On this day, there are lots of and parades and music. People dance and sing merrily. Independence Day in Jamaica is a little like our Fourth of July. Jamaica has great ways to celebrate its holidays and some interesting ways to play games. Home Government Geography History ... Fun Facts
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Extractions: Ever since Errol Flynn cavorted here with his Hollywood pals in the 1930s and '40s, travelers have regarded Jamaica as one of the most alluring of the Caribbean islands. Its beaches, mountains and carnal red sunsets regularly appear in the world's tourist brochures, and, unlike other nearby islands, it democratically caters to all comers: you can choose a private villa with your own private beach; laugh your vacation away at a party-hearty resort; throw yourself into the thick of the island's life; or concentrate on experiencing the three Rs: reggae, reefers and rum. But behind the now familiar clich¨¦s of 'tropical' scenery and 'shimmering' beaches lies a different Jamaica - one whose character arises from its complex culture, and that aspires to be African in defiance of both the island's geography and its colonial history. Jamaicans may have a quick wit and a ready smile, but this is not the happy-go-lucky island of Bacardi adverts and Harry Belafonte numbers. The island's somber history is rooted in the sugar-plantation economy, and the slave era still weighs heavily on the national psyche. Rastafarianism may mean easy skankin' to some, but its confused expression of love, hope, anger and social discontent encapsulates modern Jamaica - a densely populated, poverty-ridden country that is struggling to escape dependency and debt. Come to Jamaica with an open mind and an interest in exploring these contradictions and you will truly have 'no problem mon.'
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jamaica culture and History. Whenever there is the mention of JamaicanCulture these days, people s thoughts seem to turn to Reggae music.
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Extractions: Countries Culture Market Community Resources Select a Country or Island... Anguilla Aruba Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda British Virgin Islands Canada Cayman Islands Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic European Union Florida France Grenada Guadeloupe Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Martinique Mexico Montserrat Netherlands Netherlands Antilles Puerto Rico St. Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia St. Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago Turks and Caicos United Kingdom United States United States Virgin Islands Venezuela Wednesday, June 09, 2004 Jamaica: Culture and History Whenever there is the mention of Jamaican Culture these days, people's thoughts seem to turn to Reggae music. Reggae is a refined beat of different music styles, which preceded it. There was a musical form, which was a fusion of calypso and the Cuban rhythm that originated around the turn of the twentieth century and lasted about fifty years. Ska had a very short life span with its beat, which was quicker than the Reggae beat, and its base was not as distinctive. Reggae was pushed by groups such as Toots and the Maytals, Bob Marley and Bunny of the Wailers, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, John Holt, Byron Lee and Culture just to mention a few. There are a number of Reggae tunes that convey political, social and religious messages. Some of these messages can be deemed to be revelation knowledge, but it seems as though the majority of people are interested in the beat of the music. It is widely accepted that Robert Nesta Marley, (Bob Marley) has sparked world consciousness by being both a great lyricist and one who has awakened a number of people with reference to racism, oppression and injustice all over the world. Some of these songs have expressions of praise of Jah (God).
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Extractions: CULTURE The movement in the 1930s and '40s toward self-government which gave birth to modern Jamaica, paid much attention to cultural expression, and since then successive governments have undertaken to nurture the arts throughout the country. The Institute of Jamaica, established in 1879, includes: The Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture is responsible for: the Edna Manley College for the Visual and Performing Arts, a modern complex comprising the Jamaica Schools of Art, Music, Drama and Dance. It is the only one of its kind in the English Speaking Caribbean.

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