Jamaican Song And Story: Annancy Stories, Digging Sings, Ring Tunes And Dancing Tunes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163397084)

Jamaican Song and Story: Annancy Stories, Digging Sings, Ring Tunes and Dancing Tunes is a book written by Walter Jekyll that explores the rich cultural heritage of Jamaica. The book is a compilation of various traditional Jamaican stories, songs, and dances that have been passed down through generations. The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Jamaican culture. The first section, Annancy Stories, features tales about Anansi, a trickster spider who is a popular character in Jamaican folklore. The stories are humorous and entertaining, and they offer insights into the values and beliefs of Jamaican society.The second section, Digging Sings, includes songs that were traditionally sung by Jamaican laborers while working in the fields. These songs are powerful and rhythmic, and they reflect the struggles and hardships faced by the Jamaican people.The third section, Ring Tunes, features songs that were traditionally sung during ring games, which were popular among Jamaican children. These songs are playful and fun, and they offer a glimpse into the joy and innocence of childhood in Jamaica.The final section, Dancing Tunes, includes songs that were traditionally played during Jamaican dances. These songs are lively and energetic, and they showcase the unique rhythms and melodies of Jamaican music.Overall, Jamaican Song and Story: Annancy Stories, Digging Sings, Ring Tunes and Dancing Tunes is a fascinating and insightful book that offers a deep dive into the vibrant culture of Jamaica. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Jamaican folklore, music, and dance.And Appendices On Traces Of African Melody In Jamaica By C. S. Myers And On English Airs And Motifs In Jamaica By Lucy E. Broadwood.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Walter Jekyll
ISBN-10: 1163397083
ISBN-13: 9781163397084
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 348
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d