Synopses & Reviews
Reggae and Caribbean music are among the most popular genres of world music but also the least documented. This book provides a complete overview of the sounds of the entire English-speaking Caribbean region, past and present, from the Bahamas to Trinidad, Jamaica to Guyana.
Informative essays describe the history and development of diverse music styles -- chutney, calypso, soca, rapso, ringbang, and more -- while entertaining biographies portray the lives and careers of 150 leading performers. Recordings that illustrate each artist's or group's unique sound and musical impact are reviewed and rated. This comprehensive guide even lists 5,000 West Indian singles released between 1957 and 1972, with reviews, recording details, and anecdotal material. Featured artists include Bob Marley, Lord Kitchener, Mighty Sparrow, Buju Banton, Prince Buster, Arrow, Brother Resistance, and dozens more.
Synopsis
More than a listener's guide this book reveals the rich historical development of a regional music that is now embraced worldwide. Packed with incisive essays ratings and reviews of 2 700 recordings plus fantastic photos and engaging biographies this guide captures the allure of reggae calypso dancehall rock steady soca and other evocative styles of the entire English-speaking Caribbean region past and present. Featured artists include: Bob Marley and the Wailers Jimmy Cliff Peter Tosh Lord Kitchener Arrow Lee Scratch Perry Buju Banton Brother Resistance Prince Buster David Rudder Wailing Souls and many others.
Synopsis
REGGAE AND CARIBBEAN MUSIC: THIRD EAR
Synopsis
The book pinpoints 3,000 exemplary albums by 150 leading performers, including Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh, Ziggy Marley, Lord Kitchener, Mighty Sparrow, Buju Banton, and many more.
Description
Includes discographies, bibliographical references, and index.
Table of Contents
Carnival history & winners -- Artist/genre profiles -- The producers -- Directory of singles.