I've always enjoyed the sound of a Jamaican accent!
Me too, and Jamaican music. For a little island in the Carribean its people sure do produce some wonderful things!
It's amazing how many things can come from such a small area!
I love reggae music - it originated in Jamaica in the 1960s and is still popular today.
I enjoy it as well. It has a nice tune. Don't they have pretty unique dances there as well?
I've never heard of special Jamaican dances. I should check it out.
Or maybe I'm thinking of a form of martial arts where they dance? I'm really not sure!
Culture of Jamaica
Jamaican culture consists of the religion, norms, values, and lifestyle that define the people of Jamaica. The culture is mixed, with an ethnically diverse society, stemming from a history of inhabitants beginning with the original Taino people. The Spaniards originally brought slavery to Jamaica. Then they were overthrown by the English. Jamaica later gained emancipation on August 1, 1838, and independence from the British on August 6, 1962. Black slaves became the dominant cultural force as they suffered and resisted the harsh conditions
Reggae in Australia
Reggae is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. Australia has several bands and sound systems that play reggae music in a style faithful to its expression in Jamaica. Australia has a relatively small Jamaican community, but reggae penetrated local consciousness via the popularity of reggae among the non-Jamaican population of England in the 1960s and 1970s. Many indigenous musicians have embraced reggae, both for its musical qualities and its ethos of resistance. Examples include No Fixed Address and Coloured Stone.
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