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By Mabruke X September 11, 2026

‘I and I build the cabin’- 192 years of landlessness and the unfinished emancipation of Jamaica

I and I build the cabin,I and I plant the corn,Didn’t my people before meSlave for this country,Now you look me with a scorn,Then you eat up all my corn. Those …

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‘I and I build the cabin’- 192 years of landlessness and the unfinished emancipation of Jamaica

September 11, 2026

Beware rising right-wing tide

September 11, 2026
By Mabruke X September 11, 2026 6 days 3,847 words

‘I and I build the cabin’- 192 years of landlessness and the unfinished emancipation of Jamaica

I and I build the cabin,I and I plant the corn,Didn’t my people before meSlave for this country,Now you look me with a scorn,Then you eat up all my corn. Those …

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By Mabruke X June 26, 2026 3 months 1,591 word

Beyond Apology: What Does Repentance Mean After 500 Years?

“They told us look up to the heaven, let your worries fade,While they were down in the dirt taking everything we made.They said turn the other cheek, wait for the promised …

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By Mabruke X December 10, 2020 6 years 2,250 words

Economic Potential Of Preserving And Incentivizing Our Musical Legacy – Part 6

This series of articles about Jamaican musicians continues with information about Sean Paul, Judy Mowatt, Linton Kwesi Johnson and the Mighty Diamonds.  35. Dutty Rock – Sean Paul – 2002 – …

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By Mabruke X November 26, 2020 6 years 2,316 words

Economic Potential Of Preserving And Incentivizing Our Musical Legacy – Part 5

In this issue I share information about 6 of the artistes in the 58 albums which are the works of pioneers in our rich musical history. 1,000 Volts of Holt – …

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By Mabruke X November 12, 2020 6 years 2,286 words

Economic Potential Of Preserving And Incentivizing Our Musical Legacy – Part 4

This week I continue to share thoughts on the 58 albums by the greats who have contributed to the development of our music. 45. Tease Me – Chaka Demus & Pliers …

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By Mabruke X October 29, 2020 6 years 2,235 words

Economic Potential of Preserving and Incentivizing Our Musical legacy – Part 3

In this issue I continue the list of 58 albums which are the works of pioneers in our rich musical history. 51. Where There is Life – Luciano – 1995 – …

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By Mabruke X October 15, 2020 6 years 2,702 words

Economic Potential Of Preserving And Incentivizing Our Musical Legacy – Part 2

Last edition I outlined what went into my choosing 58 albums which are the works of pioneers who opened doors for other Jamaican musicians but who may not have had commercial …

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By Mabruke X October 1, 2020 6 years 905 words

Economic Potential of Preserving and Incentivizing Our Musical Legacy — Part 1

The idea of examining the global impact and influence of Jamaica’s music, since independence, has always been high on my agenda, as I firmly believe that our musical legacy has been …

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By Mabruke X August 20, 2020 6 years 2,278 words

Jamaica’s Football – Where Do we Go From Here (Part 2)

Last week I examined the state of Jamaica’s football. Now, I make my recommendations for improvement. The ‘degarrisonization’ of Jamaica’s football. As indicated last week, FIFA has mandated that the governance …

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By Mabruke X August 6, 2020 6 years 1,092 word

Jamaica’s Football – Where do we go from here (Part 1)

Sunday, November 16, 1997; June 14, 1998 and May 10, 2015 are dates that all local football fans should have indelibly imprinted on their minds. The nil all draw versus Mexico …

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