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@Genius Highlights Jamaica’s Sound Clash Culture In New Video!

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Black Kat Sound, Tony Matterhorn, Killamanjaro, King Jammys, Wha Dat Sound, Stone Love, Mighty Crown, Fire Links, Bass Odyssey, what do they have in common? They are some of the Selectors (DJs) and Sound Systems that have greatly contributed to the Sound Clash Culture in Jamaica over many decades. The Sound Clash Culture was also one of the influences for the Hip Hop Culture. Today, Genius released a short video highlighting the history of the Sound Clash Culture ahead of the Red Bull Culture Clash in Atlanta, Georgia next weekend. Learn something below!

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@Bourdain Takes On Trinidad In “Parts Unknown”!

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Media Personality/Chef Anthony Bourdain has seen many countries in his lifetime. With his various Television shows he has not only enjoyed the food, but learned some of the culture from each country. In season 9 of his “Parts Unknown” series, he makes an appearance in Trinidad. From conversing about Steel Pan Music with Composer Lennox “Boogsie” Sharpe and Journalist Kim Johnson, to discussing Carnival with Choreographer La Shaun Prescott, to learning about the arrival of the East Indians through Indentured Servitude and race with former T&T Ambassador to China Chandradath Singh, Producer Keshav (his son), and their family, to learning about the Lebanese and Syrians in Bayshore, the episode comes to a close with meeting Recording Artist Muhammad Muwakil of the Freetown Collective, Calypso Legend Calypso Rose, and many more! Lots of food and beer in this one so feast your eyes on Doubles, Carib and Stag Beers, Solo Apple Js, Buss Up Shut, and much more. Check out the episode below.

We’ve featured Jamaica’s episode a couple years ago. You can see that here.

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PICS: It’s A @Jamaica50_ Thing! (Part 3) – @JamaicaNational Manchester

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As a part of the Jamaica 50 Celebrations, established companies such as Jamaica National Building Society decided to set up exhibits displaying many aspects of Jamaican culture. Food, colours, and craft were displayed and was enjoyed by customers and staff alike. Check out displays from the Mandeville and Christiana branches below…

Jamaica National Building Society, Christiana Branch

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