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| This Is Reggae Music: The Story of Jamaica's Music |  | Author: Lloyd Bradley
Publisher: Grove Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 328,953
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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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.
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 very educating book May 1, 2009
Ron Geida (FW, TX)
If you are a reggae fan, this is a must read. I was unaware of the re-titling of the book, but that said, it is still a great book. As a white guitar player who joined a roots type reggae band a few years ago, (sadly the band is no more) I thought I would educate myself about the music and history. I did myself right with this book. I found I knew more about the music and culture than many of my "Rasta" friends after reading this. I loved the 50's and 60's chapters regarding Buster, Tubby, and the Skatalites with the great Ernest Ranglin. The DJ culture. Thoroughly enjoyed all the 70's stuff too; hearing about Scratch Perry and the stories of the Black Ark was gold. And the British side with Steel Pulse, and all the influence of Jamaica on the Brit rock scene, etc, etc. The Marley info was good as well, as mostly 1 chapter. No disrespect to Bob, but it is certainly true that Jamaica's music and culture was very rich before him. Nice stories of the early days of the Wailers too. My reggae world is definitely more complete after reading this. Buy the book!
this is reggae music paperback July 12, 2008
Althea Penza
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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!
 Não é genial, mas vale ler May 19, 2008
Marcos T. N. Andrade (Rio de Janeiro)
Terrível a mudança de capa e de título. Como "Bass Culure" tem o mesmo texto comprei essa versão americana mesmo. O livro é escrito em inglês britânico informal, o que torna bem difícil de ler.
Não se trata de um livro sobre reggae apenas, mas sobre a "história social da música jamaicana". Não é um livro didático que te ensina o que ouvir, quem fez, etc... Vc vai aproveitar bem mais se conhece Reggae bem e está querendo se aprofundar na "cultura". Acho que a parte sobre a música em si não é tão boa quanto o lado do povo jamaicano, etc...
Valeu a pena ler, mas não era o que estava procurando.
A Reggae Masterpiece April 3, 2008
VG (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book's a true masterpiece. It's a solid history balancing politics, culture, and musical analysis--all written with engaging style. Great stuff!
Good thoro read April 4, 2007
Z. Antczak (Tha Bean)
1 out of 2 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.
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