How Jamaica Conquered the World
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A treasure!
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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!
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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
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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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This podcast is amazing
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