Jamaica – Xaymaca: Land of the Taíno, legacy of Garvey, vibration of Rastafari (Arc Caribéen)

Before it was Jamaica, the island had another name: Xaymaca.“The land of wood and water.”Long before reggae, before Bob Marley, and even before colonization, this island was home to the Taíno people — deeply connected to nature and the unseen world.This is not just a book.It is a journey.A journey through:forgotten indigenous memorythe wounds of colonizationthe rise of Black consciousness with Marcus Garveythe living spirituality of Rastafarithe unique vibration of reggaeHere, the sea does not divide — it connects.Here, culture is not inherited — it is lived.Blending history, symbols, and sensations, this book reveals a deeper Jamaica — far beyond tourist clichés.A book to understand.A book to feel.A book to reconnect.Part of the Caribbean Arc collection.A series exploring the islands of the Caribbean through their history, culture, and living memory. Read more