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.
Kwela, a style of music birthed in South Africa as an offshoot of the marabi sound, is an entire genre that began with the use of the Irish penny whistle. Thanks to the penny whistleâs easy availability, this instrument was able to be picked up by the natives in impoverished areas and was used to create the jazzy music style of kwela.