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Charles Town, Portland (Windward Maroons)

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Windward Maroon settlement near Buff Bay in Portland that safeguards Kromanti drumming, abeng-blowing, singing and the annual Quao Day festival honouring Captain Quao.

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Jamaica Information Service; JNHT; Jamaica Gleaner.

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