History of Jamaica

below sea level and that is where I would like to visit one day. It seems as if there is so much to do there. Dominican Republic is well known for its beautiful beaches. Also, one of the most popular tourist places to visit. A little back ground history. Did you know that Dominican Republic was the first place reached by Christopher Columbus in 1492? Who had originally named it “La Española.” Although, Santo Domingo is also…

America but my entire family is Jamaican. Jamaica, also known as the land of wood and water, is a very small island in the West Indies, which is surrounded by Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba. As stated in this article “ Whether they are the descendants of the colonists or recent immigrants from the Middle East, people of all nationalities live and work together in Jamaica. Cultures have been mingling on Jamaica's shores for hundreds of years.“ Jamaica is not just made up blacks it…

Growing up in Jamaica was not what some may think as ideal, it has been described as a Third World Country, but to me, it was just home. Third world indeed, poor, violent at times; a contradiction, with its sandy beaches, clear blue skies, delectable food, feel good music, and some of the hardest working people one can ever have the pleasure of meeting, who refused to stay where life may have placed them, but strived to climb above those circumstances and attempt to carve out a life…

In songs such as “Exodus,” “One Love/People Get Ready,” and “Blackman Redemption,” Bob Marley showcased Rastafarian principles while still appealing to a larger audience with his calls of redemption and freedom. Blackman Redemption is clearly a song inspired directly from Marley’s African heritage, but it carries an undertone that all nationalities can relate to. Bob Marley sings, “Coming from the root of King David/Through to the line of Solomon/His Imperial Majesty is the Power of Authority:…

accepting and learning about our differences, and living as a singular harmonized group. I’ve always gone to school. I’ve always gone to predominantly white schools. I’ve always gone to predominantly white schools, learning about white culture and history. I’ve always been the go-to historian on…

born in February 6,1945 in St.Ann,Jamaica. His birthname was Nesta Robert Marley. Due to a mistake on his passport, he went by the name Bob. Bob Marley didn't have a normal childhood as he barely knew his father. He was the son of Cadella, an 18 year old single mother. He spent most of his time moving to different places with his mother. In 1957 Bob and his mother moved to Kingston Jamaica, as a result he was exposed to poverty and violence taking place in Jamaica at the time. which later…

There is no doubt, The reggae legend Bob Marley’s name is being used to market an international cannabis brand name after a tie-up between the singer’s family members and US private equity group Privateer Holdings. In most of his interviews of one of his popular moments he do say ''Herb is the healing of a nation, alcohol is the destruction. The products will be marketed as “Marley Natural” in a deal which Privateer claims will “honour the legacy and life” of the Jamaican regarding hits…

The Harder They Come Film Report 1. The Harder They Come depicts the rise and fall of Ivan Martin, a drug dealer and aspiring reggae musician. The film follows Ivan’s arrival in Kingston, Jamaica and his attempts to gain stardom within the reggae music industry. In a state of desperation, Ivan becomes a drug dealer so that he can afford to sustain his own life. The Harder They Come emphasizes the themes of poverty and the struggle for success in a world with limited opportunities. Ivan (played…

MUSIC ON THE YOUTH Dancehall music is a new style music that can be traced to Jamaica popular music that has its roots in the political disruptions in the Republic of Jamaica in late 1970’s . The music became more famous between 1981 and 1991. ( C.J.Cooper, 37). The music is attributed as a xhenomenon of ‘rude boys’ who settled in Jamaican ghettos due to high unemployment rates. The rate of unemxloyment in Jamaica stood at 35 percent in 1962. The delinquency behavior of the ‘rude boys’…

Puerto Rico By Cal Meuse This essay is about Puerto Rico; the traditions or what the Puerto Rican people celebrate from generation to generation, the culture or where they come from and what religion they practice / were born into, and the customs of Puerto Ricans which are the things they do in day to day life.Puerto Ricans have Taino, African and Spanish influences on their culture. Taino is explained as native caribbean. One celebration that is unique to Puerto Rico is the birthday of…