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A form of spoken word poetry performed over reggae rhythms, often addressing social and political issues

Patois: Di dub poetry artist deliver powerful messages through their spoken words
English: The dub poetry artist delivers powerful messages through their spoken words

A term used to refer to a song, especially one that is popular or well-loved.

Patois: Dat chune always get eh crowd a move an groove
English: That song always gets the crowd moving and grooving.

Jamaican

A term used to describe someone who is Jamaican or has Jamaican roots, often used in diaspora communities to refer to individuals with a strong connection to Jamaica.

Patois: Mi proud fi bi a yardie
English: I'm proud to be a Jamaican

Accompong is a historic Maroon village in Jamaica, named after its revered leader Captain Accompong, known for his resistance and autonomy during slavery.

Sound Clash

A competition between two or more sound systems, where DJs and selectors battle with their music and lyrics

Patois: Di sound clash did intense, each sound did a outshine di other
English: The sound clash was intense, with each sound trying to outshine the other