Jamaican music
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I’m Yours: On Jason Mraz’s Reggae And Cultural Tourism
In my experience the best time to write about something is the moment you notice that you’ve been noticing it. Take for example those ever proliferating rickshaw/bicycle taxis in that congregate outside Broadway theaters in Times Square awaiting tourists actually crazy enough pay money for a ride in them. Predator-like, one way the rickshaw drivers Continue reading
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An Interview With Percussionist Junior Wedderburn
Born in Port Antonio, Jamaica, Junior “Gabu” Wedderburn is a master percussionist who has played drums for over forty years. His music making draws upon the traditional Jamaican ritual styles of Kumina, Pocomania, Tambu, Bruckins, and Nyabinghi. I interviewed Junior in November in New York City about Nyabinghi music as well as a documentary film he Continue reading

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