Dance Jamaica
Author: Rex M. Nettleford
Publisher: New York : Grove Press
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13:
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Folk Dances of Jamaica
Author: Hilary S. Carty
Publisher: Dance Books Limited
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 100
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKFolk Dances of Jamaica is a detailed practical and theoretical discussion of five Jamaican folk dances - the Kumina, Dinkie Minie, Quadrille, Bruckin's, and Revival. The book's strength and appeal lies in the care taken to introduce, describe and illuminate in detail these dances. The book is invaluable for the student of dance, providing as it does practical information on both technique and performance, and is illustrated with bold drawings by "H" Patten. The author herself trained as a dancer and her book was researched in traditional settings in Jamaica and at the Jamaica School of Dance, where she studied after graduating in Performing Arts from Leicester Polytechnic. She has maintained a strong interest in dance, becoming Dance and Mime Officer for East Midlands Arts in the late 1980s and then General Manager for Adzido Dance Ensemble. As Arts Council England's Director of Dance from 1994 - 2003, Hilary championed the policy, development and promotion of all forms of dance nationally and internationally, before widening her expertise through leadership roles in the arts and broader cultural and creative industries.
Dance in a World of Change
Author: Sherry B. Shapiro
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 334
ISBN-13: 9780736069434
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith contributors from many fields and diverse cultural backgrounds, this book expands on the discourse and curriculum of dance in ways that connect it to the critical, political, moral and aesthetic dimensions of society, for example, examining choreography and issues of the self.
Jamaica
Author: Janet H. Gritzner
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 1438105177
DOWNLOAD EBOOKConcise, yet packed with information, these user-friendly volumes are introductions to modern nations of the world.
Jamaica
Author: Kerry-Ann Morris
Publisher: Gareth Stevens
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13: 9780836823646
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn overview of Jamaica, including information on its geography, history, government, social life and customs, and relationship with the United States.
A Reader in African-Jamaican Music Dance and Religion
Author: Markus Coester
Publisher:
Published: 2014-01-12
Total Pages: 720
ISBN-13: 9789766372538
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOriginally published in various sources between 1907 and 1999.
Introduction to Jamaica
Author: Gilad James, PhD
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
Published:
Total Pages: 59
ISBN-13: 8371870000
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJamaica is a tropical island nation located in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba and west of Haiti. The country is composed of three counties: Cornwall, Middlesex, and Surrey, with Kingston being the capital city. It has a population of approximately 2.7 million people and has a diverse mix of ethnic groups, including African, East Indian, Chinese, and European. Jamaica has a rich and complicated history, having been inhabited by native Arawak and Taino peoples before being colonized by Spain and eventually Britain. The island was a major producer of sugarcane and was heavily reliant on slave labor brought over from Africa. This history has greatly influenced Jamaican culture, which is known for its music, cuisine, and distinct dialect of English known as Jamaican Patois. Despite facing economic struggles and political corruption, Jamaica remains a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and friendly locals.
Culture and Customs of Jamaica
Author: Martin Mordecai
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2000-11-30
Total Pages: 254
ISBN-13: 0313089159
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJamaica is known widely for its beautiful beaches and the reggae music scene, but there is much more to this Caribbean country. Culture and Customs of Jamaica richly surveys the fuller wealth of the Caribbean nation, focusing on its people, history, religion, education, language, social customs, media and cinema, literature, music, and performing and visual arts. Jamaican Creole and the education system, which are not often discussed in volumes aimed at a general audience, are also examined here. Students and other interested readers will witness the unveiling of this complicated and unique country within this volume. Indispensable for the its insights on the making of modern Jamaica. Written by Jamaicans the island receives needed attention in this work. The history of Jamaica is well covered, from pre-Colombian times through slavery, to the impact of social activist Marcus Garvey, and the relatively new state of independence. Rastfarianism to Revivalism are covered as Jamaica's multitude of religious denominations is outlined. Various topics such as geography, demography, climate, cuisine, and the visual and performing arts are detailed. Accompanied by a chronology, this magical country comes to life in this wide-ranging volume. Anyone with an interest in Jamaica and its culture and customs will be indebted to the authors for their timely presentation. Students and general readers will find this volume indispensable.
The Unity of Music and Dance in World Cultures
Author: David Akombo
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2016-02-03
Total Pages: 277
ISBN-13: 1476622698
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis study surveys music and dance from a global perspective, viewing them as a composite whole found in every culture. To some, music means sound and body movement. To others, dance means body movement and sound. The author examines the complementary connection between sound and movement as an element of the human experience as old as humanity itself. Music and dance from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the South Pacific are discussed.
Dancehall
Author: Beth Lesser
Publisher:
Published: 2017-10-12
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9780957260085
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe definitive study and essential guide to Jamaican Dancehall in the 1980s. Dancehall is at the centre of Jamaican musical and cultural life. From its roots in Kingston in the 1950s to its heyday in the 1980s, Dancehall has conquered the globe also spreading to the USA, UK, Canada, Japan, Europe and beyond. This definitive study and essential guide to Jamaican Dancehall in the 1980s features hundreds of exclusive photographs with accompanying text, interviews and biographies. This book captures a previously unseen era of musical culture fashion and lifestyle. With unprecedented access to the incredibly vibrant music scene during this period, Beth Lesser's photographs are a unique way in to a previously hidden part of Jamaican culture.
