History of Jamaica

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    My hometown is Qingdao, let me give a brief introduction of Qingdao to you. The “Qing” is a color, as same as cyan or green. The “dao” is island. There is a small island on the sea near Qingdao. Because there are many plants on the island, the island looks green and this is the origin of the “Qingdao”. Qingdao is located in the southern part of Shandong province. Qingdao's climate is typical temperate monsoon climate, so it is relative warm in winter and relative cool in summer. Summer…

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    about 9 miles from Cuba. Jamaica is located about 100 miles west from Haiti. The island Jamaica is much smaller then Connecticut. In Jamaica has internet and Wi-Fi only in certain spots of the island. There is tv and radio on most of the island. All of this is ran by one company. They also use cars, bikes, and buses for transportation. Too ship and trade foods and goods the people in Jamaica use ships, trucks, and plane. Jamaica is a hot and tropical climate and Jamaica is like a big rain…

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    Haiti is one of a Caribbean island. Haiti shares an island with Dominican Republic a Hispanic island. Haiti had at least 1.5 million people that left the country because how the government is set up. Haiti is a unique country because of their population and their sport, Soccer. Haiti Culture is one of the most importance’s in Caribbean Island. It has festivals, Carnival, Mardi gras, Haitian music, floats, showcase and more. In Haiti’s Artistic they use light colors which makes it native in…

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    alone, produces a feeling of peace and support in contrary to if the song was written to be a rock or pop song. “Reggae music is created with incredible amounts of soul and pride. It is more than just music, it is a way of life for those who live in Jamaica and many others around the world.” Reggae artists are incredibly passionate about the songs they write which allows listeners and supporters to feel the same passion of the songs and to focus more on the meaning and purpose that the song is…

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    Chokra Song Analysis

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    After listening to the presented song, “Chokra”, although it was sung in Hindi, it was taken into context in terms of the video it was presented with and the event that it represented, it can be said that the song symbolizes various factors in terms of Sri Lankan cricket and this in turn can be compared to cricket globally, especially in the Caribbean. The song leans toward establishing concepts of bringing the country of Sri Lank together, along with showing the passion for the sport and how…

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    distinguishes itself from the others around the word because its real adventure options, funny and friendly diversion, and baste diversity of sea food. Providence Island is a mountainous Caribbean Island part of Colombia, lying midway between Costa Rica and Jamaica. My personal experience on a trip with my family to Providencia will let you know why this is a legendary travel for us and a place to visit on your next trip. The adventure begins with the little air planet, the twin-engine…

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    Are you trying to move out and don’t know where? Are you trying to find a great place to retire, or enjoy a great vacation? Then you lucky to be reading this article because after reading this article you will have the answer to all your questions Panama. Panama is the best country to be in, there is nice people, nice music, and an overall nice environment. There is great food, good housing, and a great place to raise a family. Panama is an easy country to just jump in to and have a good time,…

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    Language encodes the values and norms of any given culture. Louis Bennett, a Jamaican poet, pioneers the writing of Jamaicans in their own language. Jamaican patois is an english based creole language with West African influences. This patois serviced slaves as a secret form of communication without slave masters knowing the meaning. In Bennett’s poem “Cus Cus” two women are bickering back and forth in Jamaican patois “Gwan gal yuh fava teggereg Ah wey yuh gwine goh do?Yuh an yuh boogooyagga…

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    hardest times in their life or to make up what they are known for today to show their significant to the world through music. We will be looking at today the significance of reggae music and going back to where it’s came up and how reggae impacted Jamaica, Barbados and Cuba and its people to through the use of artist and how it then affected each person’s life in every country hearing and listening to reggae music in a different meaning and culture viewing. Reggae was from 1969 to 1983, during…

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    No ifs ands or buts, Bob Marley changed the future of music and the black community around him. Notwithstanding the way that he experienced childhood in a harsh domain in the ghettos of Trenchtown it doesn't imply that you can't be extraordinary. His portal from falling far from the pessimism was through music. He was an extremely positive and profound mastermind impacted by Mr.Higgs his vocalist. Bob Marley grew up with an outlook like no other he didn't fear anything. This is demonstrated by…

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