The role of storytelling in Jamaican culture 3 Articles

by Cicely Richard

Everyone loves a good story. As small children, we listened intently as our parents told stories of heroes and villains and princesses and fairy godmothers. We listened to stories of our ancestors from grandparent or older...read more

by Amandaeve Macleod

The ancient scroll of the mysterious and great states that faith is in knowing the wisdom within. With the beginning of every story which rolls of the toungue of one apt to storytelling in the Jamacian oral tradition, com...read more

by Duane Francis

Have you ever watched a group of young men at the street corner chatting? Observed their gestures as they speak? Listened to the pitch of voice and rate of speech? Have you ever wondered why our men, husbands need to gathe...read more