The Encyclopedia of Reggae

A colorful, sun-splashed history of one of the world's most popular musical styles. Reggae was born in 1960s Jamaica--and it conquered the globe, influencing musicians from Britain to Brazil. Written by one of the foremost experts on the subject, The Encyclopedia of Reggae focuses on the music's golden age, from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s heyday of dancehall, and features more than 500 images and 200 interviews.

ISBN10:	1402785836
ISBN13:	9781402785832
Number Of Pages:	352
Publication Date:	20121113
Publisher:	Sterling
Binding:	Paperback

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This heavily illustrated guide to reggae is a colorful, herbally endowed, and sunsplashed history of one of the world's most popular musical styles. Reggae was born in 1960s Jamaica, a potent mix of such indigenous genres as ska and rocksteady plus R&B, jazz, and traditional African rhythms. Before long, it had conquered the globe, influencing musicians from Britain to Brazil. The Encyclopedia of Reggae focuses on the music's golden age, from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s heyday of dancehall, and features more than 500 images, including rare album art and ephemera. Written by one of the foremost experts on the subject, this amazing resource profiles more than 200 key performers, impresarios, and producers from reggae's history.