Positive Vibrations: Politics, Politricks and the Story of Reggae - Couverture rigide

Borthwick, Stuart

 
9781789145694: Positive Vibrations: Politics, Politricks and the Story of Reggae
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 1789145694 ISBN 13 : 9781789145694
Editeur : Reaktion Books, 2022

Synopsis

'A readily accessible, nuanced and thought-provoking read, it offers much for fans of the music and reggae scholars, as well as those interested in post-colonial theory and the politics of liberation.' - David Katz, author of People Funny Boy: The Genius of Lee 'Scratch' Perry

Positive Vibrations tells of how reggae was shaped by, and in turn helped to shape, the politics of Jamaica and beyond, from the rudies of Kingston to the sexual politics and narcotic allegiances of the dancehall. Insightful and full of incident, it explores how the music of a tiny Caribbean island has worked its way into the heart of global pop.
From Marcus Garvey's dreams of Zion, through ska and rocksteady, roots, riddims and dub, the story closes with the Reggae Revival, a new generation of Rastas as comfortable riding rhythms in a dancehall style as they are singing sweet melodies from times gone by. Impeccably informed, vibrant and heartfelt, Positive Vibrations is a passionate account of the politics in reggae, and the reggae in politics.

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À propos de l'auteur

Stuart Borthwick is a photographer and author (with Ron Moy) of Popular Music Genres: An Introduction (2004) and The Writing on the Wall: A Visual History of Northern Ireland’s Troubles (2014).

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Éditeur
Reaktion Books
Date d'édition
2022
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1789145694
ISBN 13 
9781789145694
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
392
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Personne responsable
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