Burru

[bur-roo]

Definition

A traditional African-Jamaican drumming style and culture.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di Burru drumming beat heavy during di cultural celebration.
English:
The Burru drumming played heavily during the cultural celebration.

Patois:
Traditional Burru music help shape early Rastafarian music.
English:
Traditional Burru music helped shape early Rastafarian music.

Usage Tip

Historic African-Jamaican musical style preserved in parishes like Clarendon and St. Catherine, heavily influencing Nyabinghi drumming.

Patois Synonym:
English Synonym: drum style; traditional rhythm

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