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Caribbean crucible /

The program analyzes the diverse forms of Caribbean popular music and its roots to the traditional music of island nations such as Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Recordings of music from Maroon communities and Kumina sects, plus examples of mento and urban reggae, provide a sampler of the regio...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Congos del Espiritu Santo, Sarandunga Group of Bani, Talisman, Mama Zeela and the Kumina of Spring Garden, Third Eye Productions, Ltd, Channel Four (Great Britain), RM Arts (Firm), Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Other Authors: Marks, Dennis, 1932-2006, Big Youth, Bennett, Louise, 1919-2006, Chiverton, Theophilus
Format: Video DVD
Language:Undetermined
Published: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2003]
Subjects:
Popular music > Caribbean Area.
Music > Caribbean Area > History and criticism.
Music > African influences.
Music > European influences.
Popular music > Jamaica.
Music > Jamaica > History and criticism.
Popular music > Dominican Republic.
Music > Dominican Republic > History and criticism.
Maroons > Music.
Reggae music > Jamaica.
Reggae music > Caribbean Area.
Kumina (Cult)
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Description
Summary:The program analyzes the diverse forms of Caribbean popular music and its roots to the traditional music of island nations such as Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Recordings of music from Maroon communities and Kumina sects, plus examples of mento and urban reggae, provide a sampler of the region's musical hybrids, each a unique blend of African and European influences.
Item Description:Originally produced in 1984[5?] and shown as part of the television series: Repercussions : a celebration of African-American music. Series title on container: Repercussions : a celebration of African-influenced music.
"The Films for the Humanities & Sciences DVD collection"--Container.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 DVD (56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Don Fairservice, David Hope, film editors ; Chris Cox, Jimmy Dibling, photography.