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pride in their pre and post-colonial and African drums were played and

identity. Her writing provided a close many of her poems were recited.

perspective on social and cultural Her body was placed in the cultural

experience of the working class icon section of the National Heroes

during this period. Park where many people come to

Sadly, on July 27, 2006, Miss Lou visit and pay their respects each year.

collapsed in her home. She was

rushed to a hospital, but later died.

She had a funeral in Canada and was

also flown home to Jamaica to lie in

state at the National Arena on the

7th and 8th of August. She later had

a big funeral which was attended by

many people in Jamaica. Folk music