That's my dad's on guitar. Joslyn Powell straight outa St.Bess. Happy my brother found this.

Wonderful… where is the clip taken from? Heard live mento in Fi Wi Sinting in Portland after few days first time in JA… epic!

Question: is this Theodore Miller Mento Band? Same as this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKK5iGyJrZhkY68

How many songs can you recognize in the medley? 😎

What the hell did I just stumble upon during my web browsing session?

The grandfather of The Ska..

Much happy sounds for my ear holes!!!

Where i can get the complete film??

lol don't argue with idiot

i thought racist music needed lyrics in it i didnt hear any words in the mento music but yet its racist i loved your comment, IT JUST PROVES YOUR A KZbin BASKET CASE

RIP Dr. Lewin I will miss your voice as you told the stories before you allowed us to sing the folk songs.

wow that was my violin teacher"

Louise Bennet WAS.... R.I.P

Is this from a longer documentary? love to know the title

mento rules!! I just discovered this genre had a name!! I always just called it 'jamaican folk music' too awesome!! :)

@ElusiveHermit How does this sound racist? The music of this small island has tranceded cultural, racial, geographical and religious boundaries. It's embraced by the people from all over the world from the high rises in Tokyo to the mustard fields of Punjab. Its influence is monumental if not immeasurable. How did the people of Jamaica accomplish this with no damn marketing schemes, no global sponsorship and no fat man smoking a big cigar?: Through the power of the Word! It's God's grace.

Music certainly has cultural influences...Thank God. It's what makes it interesting. The Caribbean has many styles from different islands. Blessings to all, let's reach for a better understanding of each other.

Great music!

@eihwazone I was JUST thinking that. I live in Louisiana and hear a close similarity...just throw in an accordion and washboard.

@xchazzystarx the song is called 'Hill and Gully'

what a great attitude to have to your folk music 'We grow it' .... hilarious ... sweet music too ...

@jamwillie maybee he draws conclusions aboutthe fiddle i dont know? i thinks its really good :)

can someone please tell me what the first song she sings is called , thanks

hey Jamwillie! This little mento is just beautiful! Such a tender sway! I listen to it over and over again ... just love it! Especially after Miss Lou´s charming comments, when the violin takes off .... Could you please give information what film this is taken from? Thanx

why? that's weird

From minute 1:36 a 1:56 cool

I love mento music. Love the dirty lyrics too...hehehhehe

african , skottish, french, creol etc etc jamaican heritage .... AND one of the foundations of reggae as we know it .

Old ancestor of reggaeton, lol

what is racist about this music?

and...????? whats racist about that? please explain...

definition of racism: the belief that ones own race is superior to another. This belief is based on the erroneous assumption that physical attributes determine the social behavior and intelligence of a group. Ultimately, the racist believes that the inferiority of others is a basis for inferior social treatment. Racism exists on a personal and institutional level. It is both covert and overt. It is intentional and unintentional.

What's your definition of racism? and please, qualify your statement (i.e. say why you think it is racist).

This is brilliant, I wish there were more videos like this. Sounds like real people music to me

the good ol days

yeah, I will try to find a copy and upload it for you, bless!

yeah will try and find a copy of pennywheel and upload it for you, bless!

thats the goood shit!

Nice!

Yes she did, her name is Dr. Olive Lewin.