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Jamaican Folk Songs

Louise Bennett
Jamaican Folk Songs

Jamaican singer and folklorist Louise Bennett sings Jamaican folk songs, work songs, dancing songs and banana-boat-loading songs. Amongst these songs are parables, cautionary tales and opportunities for poking fun, all for having fun.

Track Listing

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Linstead Market Louise Bennett 01:46
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102
Chi-Chi Bud Louise Bennett 01:08
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103
Hossana Louise Bennett 00:57
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104
Cudelia Brown Louise Bennett 01:29
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105
Day Dah Light Louise Bennett 01:27
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106
Dip Dem Louise Bennett 01:53
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107
Me Want Me Daughter Louise Bennett 01:13
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108
Under the Cocoanut Tree Louise Bennett 01:27
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201
Dry Weather Houses Louise Bennett 02:38
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202
How You Come Over Louise Bennett 01:49
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203
Hol' 'M Joe (Hol' Him Joe) Louise Bennett 03:07
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204
Towns of Jamaica Louise Bennett 02:29