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Jamaican Song and Story
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Jamaican Song and Story

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Delve into the rich oral tradition of Jamaica with "Jamaican Song and Story" by Walter Jekyll. This collection preserves the vibrant folklore of the island, featuring classic Anansi stories alongside traditional songs and ring games.

Explore the enduring appeal of Annancy, the legendary spider, through captivating tales passed down through generations. Discover digging sings, ring tunes, and dancing tunes that offer a unique glimpse into Jamaican culture.

A treasure trove of ethnomusicology and Caribbean legends, this volume captures the essence of Jamaican storytelling. Immerse yourself in the rhythm and rhyme of a living tradition, meticulously preserved for posterity. "Jamaican Song and Story" is a timeless celebration of Jamaican heritage.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
29 March 2025
Pages
538
ISBN
9781023377256

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Delve into the rich oral tradition of Jamaica with "Jamaican Song and Story" by Walter Jekyll. This collection preserves the vibrant folklore of the island, featuring classic Anansi stories alongside traditional songs and ring games.

Explore the enduring appeal of Annancy, the legendary spider, through captivating tales passed down through generations. Discover digging sings, ring tunes, and dancing tunes that offer a unique glimpse into Jamaican culture.

A treasure trove of ethnomusicology and Caribbean legends, this volume captures the essence of Jamaican storytelling. Immerse yourself in the rhythm and rhyme of a living tradition, meticulously preserved for posterity. "Jamaican Song and Story" is a timeless celebration of Jamaican heritage.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
29 March 2025
Pages
538
ISBN
9781023377256