The rough guide to reggae
By: written by Steve Barrow and Peter Dalton ; photographs by Adrian Boot ... [et al.].
Contributors: Dalton, Peter, 1948-
Edition: 3rd ed., expanded and completely rev.
Series: Rough Guides music series; Rough Guides music reference series.
Publisher: Rough Guides
Published: 2004
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 484
Subjects: Reggae music -- Jamaica -- History and criticism
Description: "This expanded and updated third edition of The Rough Guide to Reggae tells the extraordinary story of recorded music in Jamaica, from folk traditions and 1950s mento through to dancehall and bashment, giving you the lowdown on ska, rocksteady, roots, dub, ragga and lover's rock, as well as reggae's offshoots around the globe. The book focuses on the singers and DJs, the equally important producers and session musicians, and the sound systems. Throughout, there are interviews and features on the major artists, and reviews of hundreds of discs on CD and vinyl. Extensive illustrations include images by top photographers Adrian Boot and David Corio, plus classic record covers and ephemera. Book jacket."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 457-458), discographies, and index.
"The definitive guide to Jamaican music from ska through roots to bashment"--P. 1 of cover.