Reggae, Rasta, Revolution: Jamaican Music from Ska to Dub

Chris Potash

ISBN 10: 0028647289 / ISBN 13: 9780028647289

Published by Prentice Hall International,c1997., 1997

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0028647289I4N00

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

From the Publisher: 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

Bibliographic Details

Title: Reggae, Rasta, Revolution: Jamaican Music ...
Publisher: Prentice Hall International,c1997.
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket