The Rough Guide to Reggae by Steve Barrow

The Rough Guide to Reggae by Steve Barrow

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This guide to reggae covers: recorded music in Jamaica from the 1950s mento and R&B, to dancehall and ragga, with the full story of ska, rocksteady, roots, dub, toasting, and lovers' rock, as well as reggae's offshoots in Britain, the US and Africa; disc reviews; and features on major artists.

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The Rough Guide to Reggae by Steve Barrow

This expanded and updated new edition of "The Rough Guide to Reggae" covers the entire span of recorded music in Jamaica, from 1950s mento and R&B through to dancehall and ragga, giving you the full story of ska, rock-steady, roots, dub, toasting and lovers' rock, as well as reggae's offshoots in Britain, the US and Africa. The book takes its focus from the singers and DJs, the equally important producers and session musicians, and the sound systems. Throughout, there are interviews and features on the major artists, and reviews of hundreds of discs - both on CD and vinyl. The authors, Steve Barrow and Peter Dalton, have been involved in the music for over 20 years. Steve runs the highly acclaimed Blood and Fire reissue label; Peter Dalton is an avid collector and works as a columnist for the New York magazine, "Dub Catcher". Extensive illustrations include images by top reggae photographers Adrian Boot and David Corio, plus classic record covers and reggae ephemera.
The authors, Steve Barrow and Peter Dalton, have been involved in the music industry for over twenty years. Steve runs the highly acclaimed Blood and Fire reissue label; Peter Dalton is an avid collector and works as a columnist for the New York magazine, Dub Catcher.
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ISBN 13 9781858285580
ISBN 10 1858285585
Title The Rough Guide to Reggae
Author Steve Barrow
Series Rough Guide Music Guides
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher APA Publications
Year published 2001-05-31
Number of pages 496
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.