Kumina -another Jamaican Cultural Expression

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

All Female Kumina group in Jamaica
Jamaica , my home is a melting pot of various cultural activities. Okay so we are the home of Reggae that sweet music that has impacted the globe … but there are other little known music forms in our culture. Today I give you a bit of information on [...]

Satta Masagana -A Jamaican Reggae Classic

Sunday, November 11th, 2007

Regarded by many as one the most influential reggae songs ever Satta Masagana is said to be the first really African Oriented roots Reggae song. The bassline created by former Heptones singer Leroy Sibbles is one of the most versioned of Reggae basslines.
The song was recorded by the Abyssinans in 1969 but really [...]

Story Come to Bump!

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

Have you ever watched a group of young men at the street corner chatting? Observed their gestures as they speak? Listened to the pitch of voice and rate of speech? Have you ever wondered why our men, husbands need to gather at the bar or rumshop every Friday evening? Have you ladies who go to [...]