Art Music by Caribbean Composers: Jamaica

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https://doi.org/10.15362/ijbs.v17i1.153

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Music

Abstract

Jamaica is among the Caribbean islands that Columbus claimed for Spain. In response to its rich diversity of peoples: Europeans, Asians, Chinese, Indians and Africans, the motto of Jamaica is: Out of Many, One People. "Jamaican music is as varied as the people who inhabit the island... [M]uch folk music retains features and functions of black African music, blended with elements of European (primarily British) music" (Lewin & Gordon, 2007-2011). Jamaican musical genres, such as ska, rocksteady, reggae, and dancehall, are popular and influential internationally. The classical music tradition in Jamaica dates back to the 18th century.

Author Biographies

Christine Gangelhoff, The College of The Bahamas

Assistant Professor Department of Music School of Communications and Creative Arts

Cathleen LeGrand, Royal Thimphu College

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References

Jamaica. (2005). In Continuum: Encyclopedia of popular music of the world. http://www.credoreference.com/entry/contpmwl/jamaica

Lewin, O., & Gordon, M. G. (2007-2011). Jamaica. Grove Music Online / Oxford Music Online. http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com

Lumsden, J. (2003). Frederic H. Cowen: A famous Jamaican composer. Jamaica's classical musicians. http://www.joyousjam.com/jamaicasclassicalmusicians/id7.html

Lumsden, J. (2004). Samuel Felsted, organist and composer. Jamaica's classical musicians. www.joyousjam.com/jamaicasclassicalmusicians/id8.html

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Published

2011-07-19

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2011): Caribbean Art Music Bibliography

Section

Caribbean Art Music Bibliography

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