You know them from the 1980s dancehall era as Burro Banton, Pato Banton and most famously, Buju Banton, and no, they are not from the same family.
Reggae artists in the 1980s used the name "Banton" because it's a Jamaican street term that refers to someone who is a gifted speaker and has a superior attitude. It's also a title given to a reggae lyricist.
Caribbean American Passport is for the Caribbean-American people who celebrate the unique vibrancy of the Caribbean culture coupled with an American perspective. The people who might be in a suit but will at the very least, tap their foot once Reggae or Soca hits their ear. The Caribbean American who knows that the future of our families is made better by the present we work on today.
I invite you to join as a member to support a Community Newspaper that supports the Community. Your membership will ensure that Community Organizations have a forum to share their cultural events and that we continue to keep our Culture alive as we form a vibrant community here for our families.
