Pimento and Hot Pepper - The Mento Story (2017)

Mento was the first national music of Jamaica and it begat Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae and the Dancehall music of today. No film has been made wholly about the subject and it is a little known genre around the world.

Director: Rick Elgood
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

jamaica, interview, recording, 1950s, golden age

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pimento and Hot Pepper - The Mento Story about?
Mento was the first national music of Jamaica and it begat Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae and the Dancehall music of today. No film has been made wholly about the subject and it is a little known genre around the world.
Who directed Pimento and Hot Pepper - The Mento Story?
Pimento and Hot Pepper - The Mento Story was directed by Rick Elgood.
How long is Pimento and Hot Pepper - The Mento Story?
Pimento and Hot Pepper - The Mento Story has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is Pimento and Hot Pepper - The Mento Story?
Pimento and Hot Pepper - The Mento Story is a Documentary film.