Archive for April, 2011

Jamaican Music: The Brilliance of Kofi Kingston

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

Kofi Kingston is a professional wrestler signed to the WWE. He thrills audiences with his originality and creativity. His wrestling style is often high risk, and always high in entertainment. His finishing move is a tornado kick that he calls Trouble in Paradise. He also has very flashy signature moves, including the Boom Drop, which is a double leg drop with some theatrics. When Kofi came up to the WWE main roster he was billed as the first Jamaican born (more…)

 

Jamaican Music: Understanding This Genres of Music

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Jamaica, an island in the brilliant blue waters of the Caribbean, claims the roots of a number of some of the most culturally evocative types of music in the world. When one hears reggae, there’s no question in your mind what it is. Bob Marley took it worldwide, along with a few others, and spread a message of love, redemption, and harmony, captivating audiences the world over. When a ska song comes on, again, you can feel where the (more…)

 

The Growth and Popularity of Jamaican Music

Monday, April 4th, 2011

Anyone that walks into a restaurant, clothing store, bar, or sports event may hear the echoes of Jamaica blasting through the sound systems of these establishments. The sounds are reflective of all the growth and popularity that is surrounding Jamaican music.

The reggae and dancehall sounds have become more than indie music favorites for a small selection of people that have followed reggae legends like Bob Marley. The music has become versatile, and it has become a major part of mainstream culture. Jamaican music festivals and trips to the (more…)