Reggae, Rastafarians, Revolution: Jamaican Music from Ska to Dub - Softcover

Potash, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0028647289 ISBN 13: 9780028647289

Publisher: Music Sales Ltd, 1997

Synopsis

The first ever anthology on the Jamaican popular music forms that have changed the shape of Western popular music. Beginning with Bob Marley, the book explores the roots of Jamaican pop from mento, ska, calypso, and rock steady. Profiles of roots pioneers such as Toots and the Maytals, the Skatalites, and Jimmy Cliff, as well as less-heralded, more militant figures such as Mutabaruka and Brother Resistance are included.-- Thorough documentation of the life and music of Bob Marley.-- History of the development of Jamaican popular music-- Rare and unavailable sources

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Reviews
"What better way to compile a history of musical tradition than to collect the best writings of various critics, fans, and the very people involved in the music as it happened and is happening?. . . vital pieces by Dick Hebdige, the famous Carribean sociologist, pieces from reggae magazines like 'The Beat', 'Dub Missive'. . . The voices Potash picks to represent the various genres all work together to build a picture of these musics that is entertaining and informative."—Ska Tastrophe

"Over fifty authors have contributed succinct, article length essays on these subjects. This book is easy to just pick up and start reading at any given place, with most articles averaging about five pages in length."—Dub Missive, June 1998

"Profiles of Jimmy Cliff, Toots and the Maytals, Bob Marley and other artists combined with articles exploring the growth and development of reggae provide a solid background from which to appreciate the worldwide influences of Jamaica's best-known export."—Publisher's Weekly, August 1997

Edition details

• Publisher: Music Sales Ltd
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0028647289
• ISBN 13: 9780028647289
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 250