Bass Culture: When Reggae Was King
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (998 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0140237631 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 592 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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There are many extraordinary stories about characters like Prince Buster, King Tubby and Bob Marley. But this is more than a book of music history: it relates the story of reggae to the whole history of Jamaica, from colonial island to troubled independence, and Jamaicans, from Kingston to London.. The first major account of the history of reggae, black music journalist Lloyd Bradley describes its origins and development in Jamaica, from ska to rock-steady to dub and then to reggae itself, a local music which conquered the world
OrthodoxReuben said Bass in the place!. Not only did this arrive about Bass in the place! Not only did this arrive about 3 weeks early, it's been in my hand ever since. I'm a book eater, especially when it comes to Reggae/Soundsystem culture. This has been such a pleasant addition to my collection. Beautifully written and deep within the knowledge of the culture of socio/economic and political influences of Reggae! A must read for anyone!. weeks early, it's been in my hand ever since. I'm a book eater, especially when it comes to Reggae/Soundsystem culture. This has been such a pleasant addition to my collection. Beautifully written and deep within the knowledge of the culture of socio/economic and political influences of Reggae! A must read for anyone!. Exhaustive Roots Reggae Survey zphage At over 500 pages this thick little British import is an exhaustive survey of the Roots Rocker Era of reggae: '69 thru early 80's when dancehall took over.The book begins with the birth of Jamaican music, and the rise of the sound systems. Ska, Rocksteady, then Roots Reggae are examined. Economics,and the rise of Rastafarism are woven throughout the story.The various producers and their work are discussed, along with the importance of Britain as a sales base, and the emergence of Trojan.Dub, DJ's, producers, singers, rhythm sections, etc are all discussed.This very dense and pa. Robert James said Great service from Amazon and Total Books of England. Got my copy of Bass Culture in perfect condition. Many thanks to the earlier reviewer who pointed out that this book has been published with different cover art. I was able to get one with the original jacket cover art from Total Books in England. Much better design. Highly recommend Total Books and Amazon for customer service. This is the second book I have ordered from Total Books through Amazon.
He is also the author of The Rough Guide to Running and The Rough Guide to Men's Health. . Lloyd Bradley has been classically trained as a chef, is a regular marathon runner and was formerly Health & Fitness editor at GQ magazine and Consultant Editor at Men's Health and Runner's World magazines
About the Author Lloyd Bradley has been classically trained as a chef, is a regular marathon runner and was formerly Health & Fitness editor at GQ magazine and Consultant Editor at Men's Health and Runner's World magazines. He is also the author of The Rough Guide to Running and The Rough Guide to Men's Health.