How Jamaica Conquered the World

In the 70's Britain's, Jamaican population starts to assert its own musical and cultural footprint. From this decade comes a flowering musical energy, a reimaging of identity through Jamaican Ska. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Jamaican Clive Campbell went to New York, he started a new musical style that was to rewrite musical norms throughout the world. He is credited with originating Hip Hop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Djs started a new and radical innovation in 60's Jamaica. This is the story of how toasting and rapping began, a phenomena that swept the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Around the time that Jamaica become independent, the sound of its popular music began to change and take on a more distinctive tone. This is that story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Around the time of Independence in 1962, the island saw mass migration to Britain, Canada and the US. This is the story of that movement of Jamaicans to new shores. The story is told with clips from the Jamaican Toronto Association, my Mother Joyce Brown, Janice Bryant from London and the Jamaican Ambassadors to Britain and the USA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this inaugural episode of the series, we delve into the rich history and cultural significance of Jamaica since its independence in 1962. While the island may be small in population, its global impact through music, culture, and sports is undeniable. This episode isn't just about reggae or the famous personalities from Jamaica, but it's about the essence of the island and how its influence has...