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.
Xylophones are widely used in music of west and central Africa. The name marimba stems from Bantu marimba or malimba, 'xylophone'. The word 'marimba' is formed from ma 'many' and rimba 'single-bar xylophone'. Diatonic xylophones were introduced to Central America in the 16th or 17th century.First historical record of Mayan musicians using gourd resonator marimbas in Guatemala was made in 1680, by the historian Domingo Juarros.he word 'marimba' is formed from ma 'many' and rimba 'single-bar xylophone'. Diatonic xylophones were introduced to Central America in the 16th or 17th century. First historical record of Mayan musicians using gourd resonator marimbas in Guatemala was made in 1680, by the historian Domingo Juarros.