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Reggae international

Reggae international

HistoryMusic
Pages
191
Published
1982
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the history and social context of reggae music, tracing its origins and evolution. It delves into the cultural and societal conditions in Jamaica that shaped this influential musical genre. The narrative provides insight into reggae's impact both locally and internationally.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeIntellectual

Genres

History Music Sociology

About the author

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Stephen Davis

Stephen Davis (1947-) Stephen Davis was born in New York City in 1947 and educated in Philadelphia and Boston. October of 1969 was an defining moment in Stephen's early life - the maverick Jack Kerouac had died of alcoholism and was being buried near Stephen in Massachusetts. Still at university and enthralled by the 'Rolling Stone' newspaper he was asked to cover the funeral with his friend and photographer Peter Simon. At Kerouac's wake (in Lowell) were the likes of Allen Ginsber...