Jawaiian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Blend of Jamaica +‎ Hawaiian (also referencing Jah).[1]

Noun[edit]

Jawaiian (uncountable)

  1. (music) A Hawaiian style of popular music that combines native styles with reggae and other Caribbean influences.

References[edit]

  • The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: North America (2001, Garland Publishing, Ellen Koskoff (editor)), page 337
  1. ^ The Pacific Islands: An Encyclopedia, volume 1 (2000, →ISBN, page 511
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