Rock It Come Over: The Folk Music of Jamaica / Edition 1

Rock It Come Over: The Folk Music of Jamaica / Edition 1

by Olive Lewin
ISBN-10:
9766400288
ISBN-13:
9789766400286
Pub. Date:
06/28/2009
Publisher:
University of the West Indies Press
ISBN-10:
9766400288
ISBN-13:
9789766400286
Pub. Date:
06/28/2009
Publisher:
University of the West Indies Press
Rock It Come Over: The Folk Music of Jamaica / Edition 1

Rock It Come Over: The Folk Music of Jamaica / Edition 1

by Olive Lewin

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Overview

This volume describes the music and lore of Jamaica from the early 16th century through emancipation in 1838 to the mid-20th century. Olive Lewin explores the role of music in the lives of slaves and explores the life and beliefs of the Kumina cult queen, Imogene Queenie Kennedy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789766400286
Publisher: University of the West Indies Press
Publication date: 06/28/2009
Pages: 354
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)
Lexile: 1260L (what's this?)

About the Author

Olive Lewin is director of the Jamaica Folk Singers and cultural director of Grace, Kennedy Ltd.
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