I am not trying to convince you because that would be impossible with such a narrow mind as yours however my perspective is clear and I feel more sensible.

Your question is very silly and I am not sure what you are implying by asking me where do they come from. Where does the early written history of West Africa comes from?

It wasn't until 1937 that radio was introduced to the Bahamas. The songs have been Identified in the Bahamas well before 1937.

A man who makes statements like the Bahamas only maritime activity was during the sponging period and claim it didn't have fleets like New England and Europe, makes it quite obvious to me that you are a delusional and need help, I have even heard you make idiot claims that the Bahamas doesn't have folk music.

Here is reality Americans ran the Tourist Board, now how does this equate to Americans being the originators of the music? Where were these Yanks who ran the tourist board living?

Lastly you say that culture exchange isn't one way? Like I said I think you need help with your brain. America introduced a lot of things to the Bahamas from fast food, fashion etc. Trying to use a few songs as a culture exchange argument is really ..... stupid.