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Positive Vibrations Politics Politricks and the Story of Reggae

by [Borthwick, Stuart]

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From Marcus Garvey and Rastafarianism to today's ubiquitous dancehall riddims, a comprehensive and impassioned exploration of reggae.

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 and exhaustive account of the politics in reggae, and the reggae in politics.

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Product Details

  • Reaktion Books Brand
  • May 17, 2022 Pub Date:
  • 9781789145694 ISBN-13:
  • 1789145694 ISBN-10:
  • English Language
  • 9.25 in * 1.6 in * 6.25 in Dimensions:
  • 2 lb Weight: