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A duppy can be either the manifestation (in human or animal form) of the soul of a dead person, or a malevolent supernatural being. [6] But the word duppy more likely originates from the Ga language as most of the African folklore and culture in Jamaica comes from the Ashanti people (a similar Kwa speaking people also
Akans are the only West Africans that have dwarves as spiritual entities, which are considered to be tricksters. The word is said among the Ga people but the Jamaican application of the word matches the now extinct and former Akan word. An Akan origin for Duppy is far more likely.) Demon, Ghost, often written in Jamaican English as "duppy" [1] [2]
Mr. Brown" is a song by Jamaican group The Wailers. Recorded in 1970 at Randy's recording studio in Kingston , it was produced by Lee Perry and written by regular Upsetter musician Glen Adams . It originally was released as a single in Jamaica and has appeared on various compilations such as Songs of Freedom .
Mister Yellowman is the debut studio album by the Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay Yellowman. In October 1982 it was released as Mister Yellowman in the United Kingdom by Greensleeves Records [ 1 ] and as Duppy or Gunman in Jamaica by Jah Guidance / VP Records , also in 1982.
Jamaican Patois (/ ˈ p æ t w ɑː /; locally rendered Patwah and called Jamaican Creole by linguists) is an English-based creole language with influences from West African, Arawak, Spanish and other languages, spoken primarily in Jamaica and among the Jamaican diaspora. Words or slang from Jamaican Patois can be heard in other Caribbean ...
This is a song played for the duppy while he or she is told stories by the elders. Traditionally on the ninth night of the deceased's death their bed and mattress are turned up against the wall, in order to encourage the spirit (Jamaican patois "duppy") to leave the house and enter the grave.
Kai Newman gives a tour of her hometown of Kingston in some of spring's best looks.
"Pitta Patta" was followed by further Jamaican hits with "Duppy or Gunman" and "Key Card". [7] Smith also had success with covers of popular songs such as "Help Me Make It Through the Night" and "Everything I Own", and as a songwriter had success at the Festival Song Contest in 1974 with Tinga Stewart's "Play De Music". [7]