Meet Jah9
Jah9 born Janine Cunningham on November 23, 1983 in the town of Falmouth, Trelawny, Jamaica. She is a songwriter and reggae singer whose style is a fusion of Jazz and dub. Early Years As the daughter of a baptist minister, she started singing in church and also in school. She became exposed to the teachings […]
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The Mento Genre
Mento music has its origins in Jamaica in the 19th century and is a fusion of African rythms and Anglo traditions. By the late 1940’s Mento became the unique style of Jamaican music. Typical Instruments: banjo, acoustic guitar, home made saxophone, bamboo flute , rumba box and a gourd shaker. Click link for the […]
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Visit St Elizabeth
St Elizabeth Area km2 1,212.4 Population 150,205 Major Towns Black River, Santa Cruz Attractions ; Cockpit Country, YS Falls, Bamboo Avenue,Treasure Beach, Apleton Estate, Accompong Economy : Agriculture – sugar cane, watermelon, tomato, onion cassava pineapple, fishing Mining – bauxite Industry – tourism, craft, food processing
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