Origin of the name Jackson: Transferred use of the surname which originated in 14th century England as a patronymic meaning son of Jack.. Short: Jack. Pet: Jackie, Jacky. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.rigin of the name Jackson: Transferred use of the surname which originated in 14th century England as a patronymic meaning son of Jack.. Short: Jack. Pet: Jackie, Jacky. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
Chapinlandia - Marimba Music of Guatemala. Marimba Chapinlandia. Steeped in centuries of tradition, Marimba Chapinlandia and its music express the modern marimba sound that took shape around the turn of the 20th century. Its catchy melodies, sentimental harmonies, and dance rhythms are the signature of Guatemala's national musical instrument that drew from the African, Indian, and Ladino (creole) roots of Central America's colonial past.
The word Rumba is a generic term, covering a variety of names (i.e., Son, Danzon, Guagira, Guaracha, Naningo), for a type of West Indian music or dancing. The exact meaning varies from island to island. The word rumba comes from the verb rumbear which means going to parties, dancing, and having a good time. There are two sources of the dances: one Spanish and the other African.