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Jane and Louisa (Folk Song) 
Midi
Midi 
Jamaican Creole
English
Brown Girl in the Ring (Circle Game) Midi
Midi Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) (Folk Song) 
Linstead Market (Folk Song)
Long Time Girl, I Never See You (Folk Song)
Mango Time (Folk Song)
Mango Walk (Folk Song) Midi
Midi Moonshine Tonight (Folk Song)
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- - this song has sheet music
- Midi - this song has a Midi tune
- - this song has a Video recording
Here are some of Mama Lisa's recent posts about the music, culture and traditions of Jamaica:
- Sadie Campbell wrote on the Mama Lisa’s World Facebook Group asking for help with a Jamaican game song. Here’s what she wrote: I came across your Web site a few minutes ago and was led to this FB page. I was looking for the words we used to recite as children while playing a certain Jamaican... Read more »
- Victoria Mckenzie wrote: Does any one know the words for “hush mama baby” please, because my mum sings it to my daughter and it makes her fall asleep. All I know is… Hush mama baby, mama gone to market To buy a frock for mamas little girl. It’s from Jamaica. Hope that can help. Thanks! If anyone can help with this lullaby,... Read more »
- Angelica wrote: We use to sing a song in school (1940s) with lyrics that went like this….”Leroy Leroy my boy be careful what you do, the tall papaya tree is much too high for you….so bring your basket down before you get a fall…” Have you heard of it? I sure would like it on CD. Sincerely, Angelica If anyone can... Read more »
In addition to this blog, I also host Mama Lisa’s World. Mama Lisa’s World is a large collection of children’s songs and rhymes from countries all around the globe. Matt, a music teacher from Rhode Island, wrote a question to me, the other day, about Mama Lisa’s World: Hey Mama, I love the concept of your site.... Read more »
