History of the Caribbeans | Exploring Resilience and Culture

Join Caribbean history experts Joe & Kevin as they uncover the #1 Caribbean History & Culture  Podcast powerful stories, cultural legacies, and untold truths that shaped the region in History of the Caribbeans: Tales of ...more

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May 19, 2026 00:30:38
Reggae Dancehall Pioneers: Desmond Dekker | Jamaica's First International Star

Reggae Dancehall Pioneers: Desmond Dekker | Jamaica's First International Star

A powerful voice and rhythm emerge from a London flat in 1969, captivating listeners with a sound England had never heard before. This video...

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May 19, 2026 00:02:26
THE HISTORY BEHIND JAMAICAN FOOD: Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork — Smoke That Had to Disappear | Part 1 | The Survival Story Behind Jamaican Jerk

THE HISTORY BEHIND JAMAICAN FOOD: Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork — Smoke That Had to Disappear | Part 1 | The Survival Story Behind Jamaican Jerk

Welcome to another episode exploring the history of food, specifically focusing on the origins of Jamaican cuisine. We dive into the story behind jerk...

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May 17, 2026 00:19:07
Reggae Dancehall Pioneers: Leslie Kong | The Unsung Producer Who Launched Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff & Toots

Reggae Dancehall Pioneers: Leslie Kong | The Unsung Producer Who Launched Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff & Toots

Leslie Kong had no musical training, couldn't read music, and ran an ice cream shop on Orange Street Kingston. He also discovered Bob Marley's...

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May 17, 2026 00:21:10
JAMAICAN GANGSTER: Delroy "Uzi" Edwards — The Bloodiest Jamaican Kingpin in Brooklyn History

JAMAICAN GANGSTER: Delroy "Uzi" Edwards — The Bloodiest Jamaican Kingpin in Brooklyn History

Before the verdict was read, the jury asked the judge for protection. That tells you everything you need to know about Delroy "Uzi" Edwards....

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May 14, 2026 00:10:08
The Army That Joined the Revolution: Trinidad 1970

The Army That Joined the Revolution: Trinidad 1970

In April 1970, soldiers of the Trinidad Regiment boarded armed gunboats and sailed toward Port of Spain — not to suppress the uprising, but...

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May 12, 2026 00:35:30
JAMAICAN GANGSTER: Jim Brown — The Rise of the Don Dadda and the Mystery of Cell 4

JAMAICAN GANGSTER: Jim Brown — The Rise of the Don Dadda and the Mystery of Cell 4

Lester Lloyd Coke — known as Jim Brown — was the most powerful gang don Jamaica ever produced. From the bullet-riddled streets of Denham...

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