Mento, merengue, formed Caribbean's indigenous sound
WEBApr 5, 2015 · Whereas the Spanish had a profound influence on merengue music, the English input was evident in mento. The European dance rhythm, the quadrille, which arrived with the slave owners, were interwoven with African rhythms to create a sound that became uniquely Jamaican.
Mento - Wikipedia
WEBMento is a style of Jamaican folk music that predates and has greatly influenced ska and reggae music. [2] It is a fusion of African rhythmic elements and European elements, which reached peak popularity in the 1940s and 1950s. [3]
List of Caribbean music genres - Wikipedia
WEBThe music of Jamaica includes Jamaican folk music and many popular genres, such as mento, ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub music, dancehall, reggae fusion and related styles. Here provides a list of Jamaican/Jamaican influenced music genres, sub genres and derivative forms: Ska; Rocksteady; Reggae; Ragga; Raggamuffin; Dub; Dancehall; Mento ...
Jamaica’s Heritage in Music - Jamaica Information Service
WEBSep 30, 2024 · Mento is the original popular music form in Jamaica, developed during the plantation period and holding sway up to the 1950s. It was born out of the fusion of African and British influences.
The Music Of Jamaica: From Roots to Ragga
WEBEven ignoring the deity that is Bob Marley and his reggae legacy, the island boasts a wealth of extraordinarily popular genres such as dancehall and dub, as well as having a long history of folk music, and lesser known, yet highly influential genres such as mento.
Vintage Voices | Jamaican music and the Latin connection - Jamaica Gleaner
WEBSep 1, 2019 · Although not being considered a legitimate Jamaican music genre and having just an ephemeral lifespan, Latin rhythms occupied a very important space in Jamaican popular music during its formative years.
The history of Jamaica as told through music | Newstalk
WEBJan 13, 2018 · Music played a massive role in shaping Jamaican culture over this 17 year period, and beyond, with the traditional mento style acting as the bedrock for this transformation.
What music did the Spanish bring to Jamaica? - NCESC
WEBMar 2, 2024 · The Spanish brought a variety of music to Jamaica, including traditional Spanish music and African-influenced music. Through their colonization of the island, they introduced elements of Spanish music and dance to the local population.
Music & Culture - Visit Jamaica
WEBImmerse yourself in the soulful rhythms of Jamaican music and experience Jamaica's vibrant culture. Explore reggae, dancehall, and more in this captivating journey through Jamaica's musical heritage and culture.
Summary Notes - The Evolution of Jamaican Music, and Music …
WEBSummary Notes - The Evolution of Jamaican Music, and Music of the Spanish Speaking Caribbean. Michelle Rudder. The music of Jamaica includes folk music and many genres - mento, ska, rocksteady, reggae, rockers, dub music, dancehall, and related contemporary fusions with other genres.