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Re: Re: Chinese in Jamaica
britisha, thanks for the info. I wasn't aware of Chinese Jamaicans until the 90's. I'm still in the learning process. britisha, I think that is why I have found this thread so interesting.
britisha i think calypso has (outside of the Caribbean and maybe UK) more recognition by folks in their fifties and sixties, so before Rory mentioned it in a post I hadn't given calypso much thought. I now wonder how much of Chinese music may be interwoven into it. I think I'll ask Reggae Plus for more info on that.
Back on track... AskDiana, interesting thread. When you return I look forward to finding out more about your experiences in Shanghai.
Originally posted by britisha:
[qb] Tigrr, as mentioned above, Beverley's was one of the earliest recording studio for local Jamaican artists. I think "Catch A Fire," details this. As I said Tigrr, I didn't know this until I read that book..I fail to think I was looking at those future popular artists and didn't even know it...I was a High Schools student at the time.
Now, as for Byron and his contribution to Ja's music. Here's a link that gives some info.. His contributions He is noted for his band playing the ska and as the piece hinted, helping to popularise Jamaica's music then. His band also composed calypso beat music, imo rivaling Trinidad and bringing a different flair to it. The thing is Tigrr, one cannot discuss Jamaica and it's music without mentioning Byron and the Dragonaires..
Of all the bands in Ja, it is the oldest and has survived the longest; not to say that other bands have not survived.
Neochin, after reading that piece, I always wondered why noone ever mention V-Rocket Sound system. [/qb]
[qb] Tigrr, as mentioned above, Beverley's was one of the earliest recording studio for local Jamaican artists. I think "Catch A Fire," details this. As I said Tigrr, I didn't know this until I read that book..I fail to think I was looking at those future popular artists and didn't even know it...I was a High Schools student at the time.
Now, as for Byron and his contribution to Ja's music. Here's a link that gives some info.. His contributions He is noted for his band playing the ska and as the piece hinted, helping to popularise Jamaica's music then. His band also composed calypso beat music, imo rivaling Trinidad and bringing a different flair to it. The thing is Tigrr, one cannot discuss Jamaica and it's music without mentioning Byron and the Dragonaires..
Of all the bands in Ja, it is the oldest and has survived the longest; not to say that other bands have not survived.
Neochin, after reading that piece, I always wondered why noone ever mention V-Rocket Sound system. [/qb]
britisha i think calypso has (outside of the Caribbean and maybe UK) more recognition by folks in their fifties and sixties, so before Rory mentioned it in a post I hadn't given calypso much thought. I now wonder how much of Chinese music may be interwoven into it. I think I'll ask Reggae Plus for more info on that.
Back on track... AskDiana, interesting thread. When you return I look forward to finding out more about your experiences in Shanghai.
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