English edit

Etymology edit

Blend of Jamaica +‎ Hawaiian (also referencing Jah).[1]

Noun edit

Jawaiian (uncountable)

  1. (music) A Hawaiian style of popular music that combines native styles with reggae and other Caribbean influences.

References edit

  • The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: North America (2001, Garland Publishing, Ellen Koskoff (editor)), page 337
  1. ^ The Pacific Islands: An Encyclopedia, volume 1 (2000, →ISBN, page 511