This history of reggae music covers from the Jamaican R and B and Calypso of the post-war years, to the surge of interest in the 1990s. As well as tracing the musical history, this book explains the historical and social background which are crucial to the understanding of its development. There are four main centres, in chronological order - Jamaica, London, New York and Toronto.
This history of reggae music covers from the Jamaican R and B and Calypso of the post-war years, to the surge of interest in the 1990s. As well as tra...
An exploration of the influence of immigrant cultures on London's music scene. Music is an essential link to home, celebrating an imported culture, boosting spirits, marking achievements in a new land and, most importantly, strengthening displaced communities.
An exploration of the influence of immigrant cultures on London's music scene. Music is an essential link to home, celebrating an imported culture, bo...