Jamaica Folk/Mento Thursday: Miss Lou

Louise Simone Bennett-Coverley OM , OJ , MBE (7 September 1919 – 26 July 2006)

Jamaican Poet, Folklorist, Writer and Educator, Miss Lou, was instrumental in the introduction of Jamaican Patois across the World. She wrote books, recorded Jamaican Folk tunes and toured extensively to give performances. She taught at the University of the West Indies and worked on Radio Programs both in Jamaica and England. She also hosted the television program, Ring Ding, that lasted for 12 years. She died in 2006; please take a listen here and Happy Jamaica Folk/Mento Thursday: Rhythm Games ~ Coconut Tree, Linstead Market, Long time gal and Day dah light (Hilly and gully ride)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Bennett-Coverley

Born	Louise Simone Bennett 7 September 1919 Kingston, Jamaica
Died	26 July 2006(aged 86) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Resting place	National Heroes Park (Kingston, Jamaica)
Occupation	Poet   folklorist   writer   educator
Language	Jamaican Patois   English
Nationality	Jamaican
Education	Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Years active	1945–1999
Spouse	Eric Winston Coverley (m. 1954; d. 2002)
Children	1