Dancing in Jamaica (Part 7): Daggering – Between Intercourse and Entertainment
Explore the origins of daggering in Jamaican dancehall culture, its connection to traditional dances, and the controversy surrounding this provocative style.
Dancing in Jamaica (Part 6): Now School – The Beginning of a New Era
Discover how dancehall dancing evolved from Jamaica's streets to studios, stages, and social media, transforming the culture worldwide.
Dancing in Jamaica (Part 5): Dancehall Queen for Life
From Carlene Smith to international dance competitions: Explore the history of Dancehall Queens, their dance styles, and their rise to power.
Dancing in Jamaica (Part 4): Midskool Dancehall, Fashion, and Japanese Dancehall Tourism
Explore the rise of dance crews, fashion, and Japanese dancehall tourism in Jamaica during the Midskool era of dancehall dancing.
Dancing in Jamaica (Part 2): From Ska to Early Dancehall
From Ska and Rocksteady to Reggae and Early Dancehall: how Jamaican dance evolved alongside music, politics, Black consciousness and social change.
Dancing in Jamaica (Part 1): Folk Dances
From Jonkonnu and Dinki Mini to Kumina: how Jamaica’s traditional Folk Dances and their African roots continue to shape Dancehall dancing today.
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Roots Meeting: Roots Daughters lgs Roots N Culture
Herzlich willkommen zu einer weiteren Roots N Culture Party im Session. Wir bringen mal wieder all das nach Bonn, was es für einen guten Dance braucht. Lauter nette Menschen und…
Donna Hope: On Dancehall
Donna Hope on Dancehall as a mirror of Jamaican society – from class, gender and violence to Vybz Kartel, Trap Dancehall and cultural change.
Rider Shafique: ”My Experience Navigates My Truth”
Rider Shafique reflects on a world marked by conflict, social division and information overload. Speaking from personal experience rather than ideology, he shares his perspective on media narratives, political responsibility, Babylon, spirituality and what he sees as the defining challenges of our time.