29 episodes
How Jamaica Conquered the World Roifield Brown
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4.9 • 71 Ratings
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The small island of Jamaica has forged a new type of empire, an intangible realm of which there are no physical monuments. There is no official political or economic sphere of Jamaican influence but when it comes to popular culture its global reach is immense, far exceeding the reasonable expectation for a nation of just over 2.7 million people. For a nation that gained independence from the British only 50 years ago, Jamaicans have left their mark on music, sport, style and language around the globe and have become an international marker of ‘cool’. Jamaican music has colonised the new and old world alike, its athletes break world records with impunity and youngsters the world over are incorporating Jamaican slang into their dialects. Despite this the country has reaped no economic reward in return, unlike empires of old, and Jamaica still remains an economic pygmy. Jamaican influence has unconsciously spawned creative innovation around the globe and to this day it remains a country to be studied, celebrated, and demystified. Through the help of linguists, artists, musicians, designers, sports personalities, and historians we take a closer look as to how Jamaican culture conquered the world.
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Reggaeton - How Jamaican Dancehall music influenced the music of Latin America
How Jamaican Dancehall music has influenced the music of Latin America, from the digging of the Panama canal to dominance of Dominican Dembow.
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"Cool Runnings" 1988 Jamaican Bobsled team at the Calgary Winter Olympics - Episode 27
The team (consisting of Devon Harris, Dudley Stokes, Michael White, and last minute replacement Nelson Stokes) debuted at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta. There they quickly became a fan favorite largely because of their status position as the ultimate 'underdog' story of the games. This team was the inspiration for a major motion picture, Cool Runnings. The characters in the film are fictional, although the original footage of the crash is used during the film. The film's depiction of the post-crash rescue was changed to show the bobsledders carrying the sled over the line on their shoulders for dramatic effect.
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General Colin Powell -Episode 26
He rose through the ranks of the US Army to be the Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the 65th secretary of state but his story started in Harlem and with his Jamaican parents.
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Episode 25 - Kickstarting How Jamaica Conquered the World
This is a review and Kickstarter episode. We look back at the some of the show's highlights and why I decided to document the spread of Jamaica culture around the world. To donate please go to http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roifield/how-jamaica-conquered-the-world?ref=card
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Episode 24 - Birmingham, UK
The story of how the sound of Jamaica became the sound of Britain's second city and how its bands went world wide. The story of Musical Youth, Steel Pulse and UB40.
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Customer Reviews
A treasure!
The program deftly pinpoints key moments in Jamaica’s cultural history, exploring the layered realities behind each. I appreciate Brown’s commitment to filling a much-needed gap in the podcast landscape! I searched for this program while reading Marlon James’ “A Brief History of Seven Killings,” which piqued my curiosity as an American who knew shamefully little of Jamaica’s history. As Brown shows us, the island’s influence reaches much further than I had realized!!! Clearly a labor of love that deserves listening — bravo, Mr. Brown and guests!
Essneital Listenting!
This podcast covers the worldwide influence of Jamacian culture from every angle with a uniquely authentic and informative voice. I appreciate that it's detailed but not high-brow -- you can be new to JA culture, from the island, or just a passionate enthiasts and you will enjoy the topics presented. I'll admit I'm biased as some of my revered music artists are interviewed -- Tippa Irie, King Jammy, Steelie and Cleavie to name a few, but the cultural and hsitorical perspectives are also crucial.
Bitter sweet
Though my comments are several years late; it is worth great pleasure that I'm doing so now. This podcast series is fascinating, well researched and spans the globe; both culturally and geographically. I will undoubtedly be sharing and replaying these episodes.
The absolute joy and elation that I experienced while listening to this podcast can not be kept to myself. Thank you for your work.
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