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This Is Reggae Music: The Story of Jamaica's Music

This Is Reggae Music: The Story of Jamaica's Music

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Author: Lloyd Bradley
Publisher: Grove Press
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 11 reviews
Sales Rank: 216081

Media: Paperback
Pages: 592
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 1.3

ISBN: 0802138284
Dewey Decimal Number: 781.646
EAN: 9780802138286
ASIN: 0802138284

Publication Date: October 7, 2001
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Condition: Brand New Paperback (same as picture) Excellent condition, clean pages... (JR)

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Jamaica is a small country in the Caribbean, 146 miles wide and populated by fewer than three million people. Nevertheless, it has exerted a more powerful hold on international popular music than any nation besides England and America. From Prince Buster to Burning Spear, Lee "Scratch" Perry to Yellowman, Bob Marley to Shabba Ranks, reggae music is one of the most dynamic and powerful musical forms of the twentieth century. And, as Lloyd Bradley shows in his deft, definitive, and always entertaining book, it is and always has been the people's music. Born in the sound systems of the Kingston slums, reggae was the first music poor Jamaicans could call their own, and as it spread throughout the world, it always remained fluid, challenging, and distinctly Jamaican. Based on six years of research -- original interviews with most of reggae's key producers, musicians, and international players -- and a lifelong enthusiasm for one of the most remarkable of the world's musics, This Is Reggae Music is the definitive history of reggae.



Customer Reviews:   Read 6 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars this is reggae music paperback   July 12, 2008
Althea Penza
A wonderful book which not only traces the history of reggae but delves into the fascinating and unique Jamaican culture as well, a big thumbs up!


3 out of 5 stars Nao e genial, mas vale ler   May 19, 2008
Marcos T. N. Andrade (Rio de Janeiro)
Terrivel a mudanca de capa e de titulo. Como "Bass Culure" tem o mesmo texto comprei essa versao americana mesmo. O livro e escrito em ingles britanico informal, o que torna bem dificil de ler.

Nao se trata de um livro sobre reggae apenas, mas sobre a "historia social da musica jamaicana". Nao e um livro didatico que te ensina o que ouvir, quem fez, etc... Vc vai aproveitar bem mais se conhece Reggae bem e esta querendo se aprofundar na "cultura". Acho que a parte sobre a musica em si nao e tao boa quanto o lado do povo jamaicano, etc...

Valeu a pena ler, mas nao era o que estava procurando.



5 out of 5 stars A Reggae Masterpiece   April 3, 2008
VG (USA)
This book's a true masterpiece. It's a solid history balancing politics, culture, and musical analysis--all written with engaging style. Great stuff!


4 out of 5 stars Good thoro read   April 4, 2007
Z. Antczak (Tha Bean)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Great read about the history of reggae music. I learned a lot and ended up with a lot more reggae albums after reading some really cool stuff. However...his viewpoint on Marleys later Island work is sort of like reading a Yankees book written by a Red Sox fan....the guy seems to have some issues....however he does it justice by allowing Danny Simms to have the final say on Bob's behalf.

If you like Reggae and want to learn more about the culture and history other than Bob Marley then buy it.



3 out of 5 stars A hard time with reggae music   February 18, 2007
Migheli Antonio (Italy)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful

A mine of information about how reggae music rose and developed from ska through roots, up to its decline in the early 80's. Does not cover subsequent evolution to dancehall. Somehow hard to follow for not-English-born readers.

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