Powerpoint on Jamaica.

1. Jamaica Karen Erick Brian

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8. Tradicional musics The music of Jamaica includes Jamaican folk music and many popular genres, such mento, ska, rock steady, reggae, dub music, dancehall, reggae fusion and related styles. Jamaica's music culture is a fusion of elements from the United States (rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul), Africaand neighboring Caribbean islands such as Trinidadcalypso) and Soca. Reggae is especially popular through the international fame of Bob Marley. Jamaican music's influence on music styles in other countries includes the practice of toasting, which was brought to New York City and evolved into rapping. British genres as Lovers rock and jungle music are influenced by Jamaican music. Mento Mento was recorded in Jamaica in the 1950s due to the efforts of Stanley Motta, who noted the similarities between Jamaican folk and Trinidadian calypso, which was becoming popular around the world. For decades, mento bands toured the big hotels in Jamaica.[2] While mento never found as large an international audience as calypso, some of mento recordings, such as by Count Lasher, Lord Composer and George Moxey, are now widely-respected legends of Jamaican music. Although mento has largely been supplanted by successors like reggae and dub, the style is still performed, recorded, and released internationally by traditionalist performers like the Jolly Boys.

9. Traditional instruments We inherited instruments dating back as far as the Arawaks, the early inhabitants. Of course, been a predominantly black population (over 90%), the majority of our muscial instruments are originated from Africa, but we have invaluable input from the Chineese, Indians, Syrians and the Europeans- all of whom played integral roles in our The arawaks contributed at least six (6) musical instruments. These include the: Large Drums The FluteIncluding one made of bone. Although not much was said of what type of animal, especially since the animals in Jamaica were all small. It is theorized that perhaps the said bone was that of the Caribs, their enemies who were thought to be much fiercer than the arawaks. Aeolian Harps Tabors (small drums)was evidently as small drum. Trumpet Timbrells or Tambourines historical development

11. ART Jamaican ArtJamaican Art is a rich mélange of sources and styles, forming an endlessly fascinating cultural kaleidoscope. where we promote and make available Jamaican art of the highest quality and best prices. Jamaica Online Gallery blends the Internet technologies with the time proven skills sculptors and artists in bringing to you a taste Jamaican culture and giving you a chance to own a your part of it.

13. traditionalscelebrations Generally speaking our Jamaicancelebrations pays tributes to, recognize, and honor our people -past and present, our culture, our music, our food, and everything that defines us Jamaican. The Music Festivals Thanks to the extreme popularity of Reggae Music, our music festivals are well known. Reggae Sumfest, Reggae Sunsplash, East Fest and Rebel Salute, are probably the biggest names in local music events. Of course, their is also the annual International Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues festival, The Ocho Rios Jazz festivals, The Port Royal Music festival and the ever exciting Jamaica Carnival. By the way, 2008 marked the inaugural Reggae Academy

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