The Mento Genre


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MentoMento music has its origins in Jamaica in the 19th century and is a fusion of African rythms and Anglo traditions. By the late 1940’s Mento became the unique style of Jamaican music.

Typical Instruments: banjo, acoustic guitar, home made saxophone, bamboo flute , rumba box and a gourd shaker.

 

 

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 Jablespañol Mento Channel 

 

 

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