Jamaican Folk Songs
Jamaican singer and folklorist Louise Bennett sings Jamaican folk songs, work songs, dancing songs and banana-boat-loading songs. Amongst these songs are parables, cautionary tales and opportunities for poking fun, all for having fun.
Track Listing
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101
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Linstead Market | Louise Bennett | 1:46 | |
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102
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Chi-Chi Bud | Louise Bennett | 1:08 | |
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103
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Hossana | Louise Bennett | 0:57 | |
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104
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Cudelia Brown | Louise Bennett | 1:29 | |
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105
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Day Dah Light | Louise Bennett | 1:27 | |
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106
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Dip Dem | Louise Bennett | 1:53 | |
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107
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Me Want Me Daughter | Louise Bennett | 1:13 | |
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108
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Under the Cocoanut Tree | Louise Bennett | 1:27 | |
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201
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Dry Weather Houses | Louise Bennett | 2:38 | |
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202
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How You Come Over | Louise Bennett | 1:49 | |
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203
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Hol' 'M Joe (Hol' Him Joe) | Louise Bennett | 3:07 | |
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204
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Towns of Jamaica | Louise Bennett | 2:29 |
Album Info
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Bongo, Backra & Coolie: Jamaican Roots, Vol. 2Various Artists
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John Crow Say..: Jamaican Music of Faith, Work and PlayVarious Artists
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Jamaican Cult MusicVarious Artists
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Calypso Rock Songs of JamaicaHorace Johnson
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