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- Bashment - Dancehall Music - Bashment PartyCreated: Tue Jul 1 03:14:52 2008
Bashment can refer to either dancehall music, or a large party where dancehall music is played… - Patois - Jamaican Patwa/Patois - Jamaican Dialect of EnglishCreated: Tue Jul 1 02:03:40 2008
Patois (or Patwa) is an Afro-English dialect, widely spoken in Jamaica. Many reggae and ska songs are sung in Patois. … - Riddim - The Building Block of Ska, Reggae and Jamaican Music - Ska …Created: Tue Jul 1 00:15:20 2008
Riddim refers to an instrumental, stripped-down version of a reggae, ska or dancehall song. It is usually heavy on drums and bass, and is often played while a dancehall deejay "toasts", … - Lee Scratch Perry Biography and Profile - The Life and History of Le…Created: Mon Jun 30 02:37:58 2008
Lee "Scratch" Perry was one of the most influential producers and musicians in the history of reggae and ska music. He produced albums by Bob Marley and the Wailers, among others, and is… - Top Ten Books About Reggae and Jamaican MusicCreated: Mon Jun 9 23:23:55 2008
The best books about reggae and Jamaican music. From biographies to cultural studies, coffee table books to collections of essays, these books cover everything the avid reggae fan needs to know ab… - Ska Music 101 - Intro to Ska Music - The History of Ska MusicUpdated: Mon Jun 9 04:19:45 2008
Ska music is by far one of the most popular genres of world music. Ska music has been through several incarnations, from traditional Jamaican ska to second-wave two-tone ska and finally American t… - Edith Piaf Profile - The Tragic Life of Edith PiafUpdated: Mon Jun 9 04:09:29 2008
Edith Piaf is considered by many to be the greatest French singer of all time. Edith Piaf's tragic life is shrouded in mystery and legend… - Reggae Music 101 - Learn More About Reggae Music - History of ReggaeUpdated: Mon Jun 9 04:01:50 2008
Reggae music is perhaps one of the best-known genres of world music, and was popularized in the United States in the 1960s by artists such as Bob Marley… - Bob Marley Profile - Robert Nesta Marley - History of Reggae Musicia…Updated: Mon Jun 9 03:51:36 2008
Bob Marley was undoubtedly the most influential Jamaican musician of all time. Bob Marley's popularity was widespread, and continues to be so, 25 years after his death. Bob Marley's real name was… - Top 10 Things To Bring To A Music FestivalUpdated: Mon Jun 9 03:41:37 2008
New to music festivals? Been going to them for awhile, but still think your stay could be more comfortable? Use this handy checklist to remind yourself of things you need to make your music festi…