DANCEHALL VIBES - THE PODCAST

EPISODE 3 - AFRO-JAMAICAN MUSIC

In the third episode I´m going to talk about the origin of the earliest forms of music and dancing in Jamaica. Who and under which circumstances were created? How is this all connected to modern Dancehall music? After listening to this episode you will be able to understand how these early traditions, dances and songs have affected the evolution of the music until today and which similarities share with Dancehall music. Special Thanks to the National Library Of Jamaica and www.guidetothemusicworld.com [http://www.guidetothemusicworld.com/] for the support in my research in this episode. Tune in now, this is DANCEHALL VIBES - THE PODCAST

EPISODE 2 - JAMAICAN HISTORY 101

In this second episode of DANCEHALL VIBES I want to introduce you to what in my opinion are some of the most relevant events that have contributed to make Jamaica what it is today. I have to say that knowing this events in combination of course with other experiences, informations and knowledge over the years has helped me to understand better who the Jamaicans are, where they are coming from, what they have been through as a nation and society and how this shaped Jamaica, it's people, culture and of course the music from the island until today. After listening to this episode you will be able to identify this events in a historical time line that will serve us to introduction to the first music styles created in Jamaica, of which we gonna be talking about in the following episodes. Tune in now, this is DANCEHALL VIBES - THE PODCAST

EPISODE 1 - JAMAICA JAMAICA

In this first episode I want to introduce you to some general information about Jamaica that will help to make a general idea of what Jamaica is today. Where is Jamaica located? who are the Jamaicans? which language do they speak in Jamaica? how do they look? what is their religion? The answer to all this questions is just one click away. Welcome to DANCEHALL VIBES - THE PODCAST

DANCEHALL VIBES - INTRODUCTION

Hello and Welcome to my Podcast "DANCEHALL VIBES" For all the people that don’t now me, my name is Delam International and I am a DJ,Radio Host, notorious raver, rum lover, occasional dancer and most importantly, a Dancehall addict. I’m starting this podcast because I want to share my love and passion about Dancehall and Jamaica with people like me and help others to understand the culture that has given me so many good moments over the years. In this Podcast I´m gonna talk about Jamaican history, dance, language, food, politics, economics, lifestyle, fashion and everything relevant to appreciate, understand and to love Dancehall Culture. And I´m gonna do this by mixing up the expertise and experiences from special guests with the things I learnt ( and that I am still learning ) and thoughts, experiences, ideas and points of view on different matters related to Dancehall and Jamaica.