Reggae Explosion: The Story of Jamaican Music. Introduction by Chris Blackwell.

Salewicz, Chris and Adrian Boot:

ISBN 10: 0810937891 / ISBN 13: 9780810937895

Published by New York, Harry N. Abrams Publ., ., 2001

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Mit zahlreichen Abbildungen. / With many pictures. 256 Seiten 31,5 x 26,5 cm, Pp., OU. Used, but good condition. / Leichte Gebrauchsspuren, sonst gut erhalten. Nachhaltige Buchlieferung - Stabile, plastikfreie Verpackung.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reggae Explosion: The Story of Jamaican Music. Introduction by Chris Blackwell.
• Publisher: New York, Harry N. Abrams Publ., .
• Publication Date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0810937891
• ISBN 13: 9780810937895
• Weight: 2004 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Musik

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Synopsis

Reggae—a potent blend of Caribbean folk, American rock ‘n’ soul, Rastafarianism, and politics—is more than just a style of music: it’s a cultural movement. With more than 400 illustrations, many from the world’s most comprehensive reggae archive (based on Chris Blackwell’s Islandlife collection), Reggae Explosion charts the course of the rhythmic revolution that began on the tiny island of Jamaica and took over the world.

In their exhaustively researched text, reggae authorities Chris Salewicz and Adrian Boot tell the stories behind the distinct sound and capture the contrasts that typify its birthplace: the poverty, societal strife, deep spiritualism, and energy of Jamaica. Culled from the world’s most comprehensive collection of reggae memorabilia, hundreds of images—including album and poster art, portraits of such greats as Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff, and concert stills—document the past 50 years of ska and dub, dancehall, even drum ‘n’ bass.

About the Author

Chris Salewicz has been writing on reggae and other world music for more than 20 years. He is the author of Punk: The Illustrated History of a Music Revolution and co-author, with Adrian Boot, of Bob Marley: Songs of Freedom. He lives in London.

Adrian Boot is co-founder of the ReggaeXplosion Archive and one of the world's leading experts on reggae. He was the long-time photographer of Bob Marley and the Wailers. He lives in London.

Chris Blackwell is the founder of Island Records, which has played a pivotal role in the worldwide spread of reggae. He lives in Jamaica