Mento is a style of Jamaican folk music that predates and has greatly influenced ska and reggae music. [2] . It is a fusion of African rhythmic elements and European elements, which reached …

Jamaican Mento music originated in the 1950's. It is a style of Jamaican music that predates and has greatly influenced Ska and Reggae music.

2017年4月30日 · Mento music emerged as a distinct style of Jamaican music in the early part of the 1900s, although its roots run much deeper. Mento, much like other Caribbean folk music, …

2012年2月12日 · Unlike the American boogie and rhythm and blues, which impacted deeply on the development of early Jamaican music, authentic Jamaican mento music seemed to have …

2024年1月11日 · The rhythmic tapestry of Jamaican mento music weaves together the threads of history, culture, and creativity, resulting in a sound that not only resonates within the …

2025年1月28日 · Mento is Jamaica’s first popular music genre, originating in the 19th century. It’s deeply rooted in African and European traditions, blending West African rhythms with …

In Jamaica, Mento is sometimes referred to as country music, because of it light hearted and simplistic lyrics as well as the omitting of electric instruments. Mento came to real prominence …

2025年3月20日 · Mento is a style of Jamaican folk music that predates and has greatly influenced Ska and Reggae music. Mento typically features acoustic instruments, such as acoustic guitar, …

2022年4月3日 · Mento music is the first form of music in Jamaica. It gave birth to Reggae, Ska, Rock Steady and Dancehall, which in tern gave birth to hip hop. The art of M...

Jamaican Mento music including key 1950s Mento and Mento-Calypso recordings, Mento influenced Ska, Reggae and Dub recordings, and contemporary Mento bands su...