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Happy Black History Month‼️ 🟥⬛🟩 Mento the music that was originated in Jamaica in the early 20th century was popular during the plantation period and into the 1950s Mento was influenced by African slaves who sang European folk songs and added their own traditions History Neva miss #roots #culture #black #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #mento #jamaica🇯🇲 #dance #river #fry #fryp REPOST @sashi_db_empire | Red Carpet Shelley
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⚫️🟢🟡⚫️🎼🪇🪘 #FOLKMUSIC Traditional Jamaican Mento Music is a lively, acoustic folk style that predates reggae and ska. Originating in the 19th century, mento blends African rhythms with European musical forms. It features instruments like the banjo, rumba box, guitar, and hand drums. Lyrics often tell humorous or satirical stories about everyday life. Mento’s upbeat, syncopated rhythm remains a symbol of Jamaican heritage and culture. #mentomusic #mento #traditional #folkmusic #folklore #heri
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