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245 10 a| Solid foundation :b| an oral history of reggae /c| David Katz.;

250 a| First U.S. edition.;

260 a| New York :b| Bloomsbury :b| Distributed to the trade by Holtzbrinck Publishers,c| 2003.;

300 a| xiii, 396 pages :b| illustrations, portraits ;c| 24 cm;

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337 a| unmediated2| rdamedia;

338 a| volume2| rdacarrier;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-358) and indexes.;

505 0 a| Boogie rock: sound system culture and Jamaican R & B -- Celebration time: authentic ska -- Take it easy: cool rock steady -- Feel the rhythm: ribald early reggae -- Blood and fire: the prophetic sound of early roots -- Merry up: deejay, dub and other innovations -- Deejay's choice: the further ascent of the toaster -- None shall escape the judgement: the flyers and rockers styles -- Natty Dread taking over: the ultimate rise of roots reggae -- Oh Lord: deejays and the international pinnacle of roots -- Nice up the dance: dub poetry and dancehall rub-a-dub -- Under Mi Sleng Teng: bringing dancehall to the brink of digital.;

520 a| This is the definitive history of Jamaican reggae, from the earliest pioneers of the 1940s to the new stars of the 21st century. Drawing on more than 300 first-hand interviews, this landmark book tells the fascinating story of some of the most compelling characters in popular music. It features a diverse range of reggae pioneers, such as the Skatalites, the Wailers, Jimmy Cliff, and Lee "Scratch" Perry, dub legends such as Augustus Pablo, Prince Jammy, and Scientist, as well as dancehall giants like Elephant Man, Beenie Man, and Buju Banton. It details the entire evolution of Jamaican popular music, including ska, rock steady, roots reggae, dub, dancehall, ragga, and more. First published in 2004, this book was widely praised as "a cracking read" and "a necessary work." This fully revised and updated edition brings the story into the 21st century with new chapters on the key performers of recent times and extensive additions throughout.;

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Solid foundation : an oral history of reggae / David Katz.

Author/creator	Katz, David, 1965-
Format	Book
Edition	First U.S. edition.
Publication Info	New York : Bloomsbury : Distributed to the trade by Holtzbrinck Publishers, 2003.
Description	xiii, 396 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Subjects	Reggae music--Jamaica. --History and criticism. Popular music--Jamaica. --History and criticism. Reggae musicians--Jamaica. --Interviews.

Contents	Boogie rock: sound system culture and Jamaican R & B -- Celebration time: authentic ska -- Take it easy: cool rock steady -- Feel the rhythm: ribald early reggae -- Blood and fire: the prophetic sound of early roots -- Merry up: deejay, dub and other innovations -- Deejay's choice: the further ascent of the toaster -- None shall escape the judgement: the flyers and rockers styles -- Natty Dread taking over: the ultimate rise of roots reggae -- Oh Lord: deejays and the international pinnacle of roots -- Nice up the dance: dub poetry and dancehall rub-a-dub -- Under Mi Sleng Teng: bringing dancehall to the brink of digital.
Abstract	This is the definitive history of Jamaican reggae, from the earliest pioneers of the 1940s to the new stars of the 21st century. Drawing on more than 300 first-hand interviews, this landmark book tells the fascinating story of some of the most compelling characters in popular music. It features a diverse range of reggae pioneers, such as the Skatalites, the Wailers, Jimmy Cliff, and Lee "Scratch" Perry, dub legends such as Augustus Pablo, Prince Jammy, and Scientist, as well as dancehall giants like Elephant Man, Beenie Man, and Buju Banton. It details the entire evolution of Jamaican popular music, including ska, rock steady, roots reggae, dub, dancehall, ragga, and more. First published in 2004, this book was widely praised as "a cracking read" and "a necessary work." This fully revised and updated edition brings the story into the 21st century with new chapters on the key performers of recent times and extensive additions throughout.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-358) and indexes.
LCCN	2003041879
ISBN	1582341435 (pbk.)

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