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Cut 'n' mix

Culture, Identity, and Caribbean Music
Pages
177
Published
1986
Language
English

Synopsis

Dick Hebdige examines the dynamic interplay of popular music, culture, and society in the Caribbean, with a particular focus on reggae. This study explores the historical and critical dimensions of Caribbean music, revealing its deep roots in social life and customs. It analyzes how musical forms like reggae are intertwined with the region's social conditions and cultural movements such as Rastafarianism.

About the author

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Dick Hebdige

Dick Hebdige is a cultural theorist known for his studies on style and social groups. His writing includes Subculture, Murakami, and Cut 'n' mix, which examine how subcultures express identity.