Pimento and Hot Pepper: The Mento Story

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There was mento in Jamaica before ska, reggae, and dancehall. This is the history of Jamaica's first commercially popular music, which emerged in the 19th century and peaked with the worldwide popularity of Trinidadian Calypso.

Documentary  History  Music  Musical

Directed by

Rick Elgood

Starring

Harry Belafonte, Toots Hibbert, Monty Alexander