Ska

Will Sheerin Professor Lorenz Music and Migration April 4 2016 Skinhead’s influence in Jamaican Ska During the 1950’s, Britain’s economy was in a recession and they reached out to many of their Western colonies to increase immigration to England. After World War II the economy was in bad shape and the United Kingdom government looked for immigrants to fill the employment vacancies. Many Jamaicans took the opportunity to start a new life and migrated to London in large quantities. With them they brought an important piece of their culture, the Jamaican “Rude-Boy.” Originating in the poorer communities of Kingston, Jamaica, the Rude Boy culture resonated with many white low income men and helped to create the “Skinhead” phenomena. The original…

disappointing her children who have been anxiously waiting for her arrival because she was unable to get any quatty (local name for Jamaican silver pieces) when she returns but also the potential fret that her pickney (the word children in Patois)would go hungry. Musical pieces should always captivate listeners in this way. The 1950’s mento led to what is known as ska music. After World War II American R&B and Jazz started to become more popular in Jamaica. Ska music is the fusion of folk and…

Jamaican drug cartel in selling marijuana. This causes a fatal downward spiral where Ivan shoots several police officers and eventually is killed for his actions. 2. This film reflects several principles that we learned about in class. We discussed music with Caribbean origins. The Harder They Come, portrays reggae music both sung by Ivan and played in various scenes. The film is set in Jamaica as well, where mento, ska, rock steady, and reggae all originated. The economic decline in Jamaica…

How to forget the reggae, a musical genre in English language practiced in Jamaica, characterized by the use of an acoustic guitar and in which the singer usually tends to have braids in her hair. Due to their large acceptance by the black population, this genre expands throughout America. Arriving in Panama due to the construction of the Panama Canal, people take it as their own genre and ends up calling it the “reggae in Spanish” or better known as "Plena". But what is special about this…

Bob Marley was 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.…

When reggaeton is brought up in conversation among listeners who are not huge fans of the music style, “Gasolina” reaching top 10 on Billboard’s 50 Greatest Latin Songs of All Time is the major if not only experience these people have had with this genre of music. Consequently, without any further information, reggaeton’s origins would be linked only to Daddy Yankee, however, the music has a rich history extending as far back as the late 19th century. The Caribbean’s place in the world…

“Tanti at the Oval” was a piece done by writer, performer and most importantly; storyteller, Paul Keens-Douglas. Although Trinidadian by birth, he spent his early childhood in Grenada. He is well renowned for his ability to convey cultural equality in his work by ensuring it is appealing to virtually everyone, especially in such a cosmopolitan region. This particular piece entails the main character, Tanti Merle, and her journey to and from a cricket match at the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad…

Every culture has its music that can get them through the 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…

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…

Sublime If you are laid back and love being at the beach, then you should try listening to the band, Sublime. Sublime is a ska punk and reggae rock band from California. Their band consists of 3 laid back, down to earth guys. Bradley Nowell, the voice of the crew, Eric Wilson, the bass, and Bud Gaugh, the drummer. Their band is so different and original, it’s impossible not to love them. Sublime has released so many creative songs such as “Santeria”, “Wrong Way”, and “April 29, 1992”. Many…