Positive Vibrations Politics, Politricks and the Story of Reggae

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.

ISBN:	9781789145694
Publisher:	Reaktion Books
Imprint:	Reaktion Books
Published date:	11 Apr 2022
DEWEY:	782.4216460922
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	448
Weight:	742g
Height:	167mm
Width:	241mm
Spine width:	40mm

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