Sprache als Befreiungsakt: Die Funktion und Bedeutung von Iyaric und Dread Talk in der Rastafari-Bewegung als Ausdruck des Widerstands anhand von Dub Poetry und Reggae Songs. Abstract: Diese Arbeit wird zeigen, dass die...

A Guide to Jamaican Dialect and Dancehall Slang. With the emergence of dancehall music on the world scene, the language which accompanies it, has gained wide exposure. Many who hear and sometimes use these words may not be fully aware of...

‘The LMH Official Dictionary of Popular Phrases’ focuses more on the evolution of language and slang in contemporary society in light of music and other influences – an appropriate complement to ‘The LMH Official Dictionary of Jamaican...

‘The LMH Official Dictionary of Jamaican Words & Proverbs’ explores colourful words & phrases of Jamaican everyday life and culture. It also presents traditional proverbs and their meanings. As Jamaica expands its reach into the world...

The Itionry. A fun guide to rastafarian dialect. Rasta Talk, the first book of its kind, takes a look at the unique and colourful jargon of Rastafarians. Babylon: [Mesopotamia] Babi, newbirth babilu, gateway to the next highmention;...