Duane Francis-Poet /Jamaican Spoken Word Artiste

The writings and musings of Jamaican Spoken Word Artiste Duane Francis. His blog provides a look at his own poetry including poetry podcasts as well as he shares poetry of other great poets and spoken word artistes. One can also find interesting and exciting videos of great Jamaican Reggae Artistes.
January 21
Jamaicans celebrate Reggae Month in February!!!

Reggae music has had an impact the world over. It has evolved from being just the voice of the Rastaman hitting out against Babylon
to a recognized music genre. many artistes of other genres have used or tried their hand at a reggae song or two. From Hip hop to R & B
From the Fugees to Eric Clapton. Reggae music has a cult following in places like Japan to the point where I have seen
Japanese reggae aficionados come to Jamaica to purchase music. The music is powerful and infectious….