Jamaica Kincaid‚ who was originally known as Elaine Potter Richardson‚ changed her name due to her families’ disapproval of her occupation and is today a renowned Caribbean American writer. Kincaid’s use of the themes of family relationships‚ personhood‚ and the taint of colonialism were prominent in her written works. Kincaid is an honor winning author whose work has been both lauded and scrutinized for its focuses since her composition to a great extent draws upon her own life and her tone is
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CARIBBEAN MUSIC Introduction: Caribbean music originated from the Caribbean Islands‚ also known as the West Indies‚ and is a mixture of West African and European predominantly Spanish influences. The music has its origin when West African slaves were brought to Caribbean Island. They composed music with the help of percussion instruments like drums‚ bells and shakers. The music had unique musical style elements with special tempo-setting rhythms created by claves or bells‚ multi-layered and
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When I was younger listening to music always made me feel weird. It was just something about it that made me feel uneasy. As I got older I started to understand that music was suppose to make me feel that way. I can say that music has played many different roles in my life. The three major roles that music have played in my life are focus‚ motivation‚ and understanding. I found music to be a good tool to help me focus. Cool jazz is a type of music that I listen to that clears
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Chapter One Music in which one tone predominates over the other tones is called tonal. Iteration is an important means of causing one tone to predominate over other tones. In simple tonal music the tone that receives the greatest stress through iteration is often the keynote or tonic. The term tonality means practically the same thing as key. Music in which a single tone predominates over the others is said to be tonal. In tonal music one tone takes precedence over all the others; this tone is
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Music in different cultures English from this country has changed a lot over the years‚ mainly due to changes in technology. Starting with cave men making instruments from sticks and rocks‚ having people playing harpsichord to nowadays where people are able to either play music on an instrument themselves or create it on a computer. Due to a slow advance of technology in some places in Africa‚ the tribes over their have kept pretty traditional sticking to music on drums‚ harp like instruments‚ rattles
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piano and an electric bass. Woodwind instruments and some drums can also be heard in the background. The form in this song focuses more on a slower sound and has more emphasis of the bass. This song brings out the main aspects of reggae music‚ which brings bass to the forefront. As with reggae‚ the song continues with an almost booming bass‚ the bass is what makes the song. The main recognizable elements of this song is offbeat rhythms. In most reggae songs‚ the rhythmic pattern
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The British colonization of Jamaica started in 1655 (Jamaica EB) and British rule lasted until 1964(Jamaica: History CW). British colonization of Jamaica benefitted the economy which created many haves; however‚ the Europeans and natives inability to coexist made many have nots. Colonization allowed Britain to produce sugar and jobs for Europeans. Britain tried to force their culture on Jamaican natives and African Jamaicans‚ in addition to creating one of the largest slave trade operations at the
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People listen to music for a variety of reasons. Some listen to music to relax in which it serves as a sort of escape from everyday life‚ some because they are a fan and follow a certain artist‚ and others because they can relate the lyrics to their own personal experiences. Whichever the case may be‚ music has and continues to serve an important role in people’s lives. Music has been circulating the air across many cultures for centuries; however‚ in the last 50 years‚ the music industry has become
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Music in the veins What ever it may be ethnicity or a hobby‚ culture in general can and will influence a person. The things I have experienced have contributed to my personality‚ life style‚ and myself as a person. Many Filipinos have strong values and family ties‚ are hospitable‚ and prepare amazing food in the kitchen. Filipino foods are exotic and unique. Not only is the flavorful food delicious‚ but the connection between Filipino culture and music is a unique and strong bond. Sound has the
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Judy Brady in “ I want a wife” and Jamaica Kincaid in “Girl” both analyze women’s traditional roles‚ although they have different perspectives on these roles‚ they both seem to have the same message: What role does a woman play in our society? In Kincaid’s “Girl” story starts with a dialog between a mother and a daughter‚ in which a mother is teaching her daughter the expectations of a woman in society.” I want a wife”
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