Words of Our Mouth, Meditations of Our Heart: Pioneering Musicians of Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, and Dancehall (Music/Interview)
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (815 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0819575887 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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The fastidious research recalls another excellent book springing from exhaustive academic research, Michael Veal’s Dub: Soundscapes and Shattered Songs In Jamaican Reggae.”—Derek Walmsley, WIRE. “Bilby writes with a hard-won gravitas that is increasingly rare, and which announces him as a significant new (at least outside academia) voice on black music
PIONEERS OF JAMAICAN MUSIC FROM SKA, ROCKSTEADY, REGGAE, THROUGH DANCEHALL. "Whether urban or rural, trained or untrained,session musicians are key to the understanding of how this popular music evolved." Kenneth Bilby."Oh man--(rhythm and blues is) not de root, man. I learn tings from blues. But dat's not de root dat, man." Prince Buster.For fans of Jamaican music who want to know more about (and see in a photo) the musicians who played on many of the recordings in the '50s/'60s/'70s we all own, this is a pretty good look, through text and photos at who they are. Is this a book for someone who wants info on the music i
Celebrating the legendary studio musicians of Jamaican popular music through personal photographs and interviews