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One island, two Jamaicas and a ‘whole heap’ of difference

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Jamaican society can be divided along class, language and culture lines. It’s rich vs. poor, English vs. Patois and uptown vs. downtown.

Correspondent Lisa Biagiotti, producer Micah Fink and director of photography Gabrielle Weiss examine the public debate that erupted earlier this year when graphic Dancehall music lyrics and images were banned from Jamaica’s airwaves. The public responses reveal the legacy of two Jamaicas dating back to the country’s slave history.

Via: World Focus

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  • sly slick superpower

    informative but short

  • ?????

    maybe I like it…just maybe

  • hYBRID

    I totally agree with the dude…Jamaican so call upper class are bias and trying to fight poor jamaican people…they are upset that this part of jamaica is representing the Island in many ways (money wise).

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