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Alex Pascall's Caribbean Folk Music

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3: Jamaica
Although best known for its reggae, Jamaica's traditional music is rich and varied. Alex Pascall hears from folklorists Louise Bennett and Dr Olive Lewin and dancer Ritchie Riley about Jamaica's work songs, wake songs and religious music, including famous numbers like Sly
Mongoose, Linstead Market and the Banana Boat Song.

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Alex Pascall
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Louise Bennett
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Dr Olive Lewin
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Ritchie Riley
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