Thursday

Jamaican Folk Songs

If you know the name and the lyrics of some Jamaican folk songs, please list them here. This is an important part of Jamaican culture we do not want to be lost.

Not sure if Harry Belafonte songs can be called folks songs. Give some feedback on this one.

I Know "Good Morning Mr Potter", had a friend sing it for me, hope you enjoy.



Sly Mongoose is another: look on YouTube for lyrics and melody.




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Liza kibba you mout




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linstead market



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Harry Belafonte - banana boat song



Mek me hol yuh han




Harry Belafonte - Coconut


evening time 






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