Tag Archives: jamaican_culture
jamaicans tearing up the track @ olympics
When I was growing up I was really proud to look in the Guinness book of world record and see that the fastest man in the world at the time was a Jamaican Donald Quarry running the 100 meters at 9.99 Now … Continue reading
church critique jamaican (island) style
I just came back from Jamaica where I discovered this incredible biting critque and satire about the church by reggae artist shaggy. [video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dxq25Toh7k[/video] Church Heathen Lyrics If yuh tek this too serious, then yuh really need som chuch Chorus Dem … Continue reading
Miss Lou gaan home
Miss Lou, Louise Bennett the poet laureate of Jamaica, keeper of Jamaican culture, storyteller and cultural ambassador the epitome of all things good about Jamaica has died. She was a constant part of my life growing up watching her on … Continue reading