Passa Passa

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Passa Passa is a street party originating in Kingston, Jamaica. It is reported to have begun on Ash Wednesday in 2003, with the name being coined by Carl Shelley. It is performed to dancehall music. It has spread throughout the Caribbean. It is most similarly related to a block party. People have a great time dancing and having fun with no violence. The Passa Passa usually gets started around 1am and has been known to continue straight through until 8am.

Artists, Selectors, and Dancers who usually attend and have done a great deal to build the dance for what it is to day includes; Ding Dong, Marvin, Black Blingaz, Timeless Crew, Shelly Belly, Spikes, John Hype, Sample 6, Sherika Future, Jermaine Squad, Sadiki, Swatch, Maestro, Beenie Man, Future Girls, and Many More.

Grenada's Education Minister, Claris Charles, called for a ban of the dance in that country in 2006.

Passa Passa is advertised by www.cdjamz.com & dancehallreggae.com

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