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The Caribbean island nation of Jamaica was a British colony between 1655 and 1962. More than 300 years of British rule changed the face of the island considerably (having previously been under Spanish rule, which depopulated the indigenous Arawak and Taino communities [6]) – and 92.1% of Jamaicans are descended from sub-Saharan Africans who were brought over during the Atlantic slave trade. [6]
The Jamaican community has had an influence on Toronto's culture. Caribana (the celebration of Caribbean culture) is an annual event in the city. The parade is held downtown on the first Saturday of August, shutting down a portion of Lake Shore Boulevard. Jamaica Day is in July, and the Jesus in the City parade attracts many Jamaican Christians.
The most popular soundsystems included Jah Shaka, Coxsone Outernational, Fatman, Jah Tubbys and Quaker City. A number of producers such as Dennis Bovell and Mad Professor began to record UK and Jamaican artists and release their records. Bands such as Aswad, Steel Pulse, Misty In Roots and Beshara released records and played gigs throughout the UK.
Jamaica's leading annual film event The Reggae Film Festival takes place each February in Jamaica's capital city, Kingston. Members of Jamaica's film industry gather here to make new links and many new projects have grown from the event. Jamaica has many talented film makers but there is a great lack of available funds and resources for filmmakers.
The following is a list of the most populous settlements in Jamaica. Definitions Kingston, capital of Jamaica Montego Bay The following definitions have been used: City: Official city status on a settlement is only conferred by Act of Parliament. Only three areas have the designation; Kingston when first incorporated in 1802 reflecting its early importance over the then capital Spanish Town ...
The relationship between the DJ and his MC derived from a Jamaican “toasting” tradition and its related “sound clash” culture. Hip-Hop Was Born in New York City, But Its Roots Are in the ...
Jamaican emigrants to the United Kingdom (2 C, 220 P) A. Anguillan people of Jamaican descent (1 P) B. Bermudian people of Jamaican descent (3 P) C.
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