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Mento is a style of Jamaican folk music that combines African and European elements, gaining popularity in the 1940s and 1950s, and is often confused with calypso. Its history is rooted in the musical traditions of enslaved West Africans, and it features humorous lyrics addressing social issues. Although overshadowed by ska and reggae, mento remains part of Jamaican culture and has seen revivals in recent decades.

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