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Steam Down or How Things Begin

by Emma Warren ...

Series Book 28 - Rough Trade Edition
Steam Down or How Things Begin is a celebration of an influential weekly jam in Deptford, which author Emma Warren uses to explain the universal ways things are when new culture is being generated. She should know—she’s been there when new music has evolved on multiple occasions. It also draws a line between the young London jazz musicians making waves internationally and the reggae soundsystems ... Read more

£3.05

Steam Down or How Things Begin is a celebration of an influential weekly jam in Deptford, which author Emma Warren uses to explain the universal ways things are when new culture is being generated. She should know—she’s been there when new music has evolved on multiple occasions. It also draws a line between the young London jazz musicians making waves internationally and the reggae soundsystems
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The Future Is the Beginning

The Words and Wisdom of Bob Marley

by Bob Marley ...

In this one-of-a-kind collection, edited by Gerald Hausman and with an introduction by Cedella Marley, the words of reggae legend Bob Marley are gathered together to give readers a sense of his deeply felt and powerfully motivated sense of spirit. The texts, many unpublished in book form, were gathered at 56 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica, where Bob lived and worked in the 1970s.Bob Marley's wisdom ... Read more

£8.27

In this one-of-a-kind collection, edited by Gerald Hausman and with an introduction by Cedella Marley, the words of reggae legend Bob Marley are gathered together to give readers a sense of his deeply felt and powerfully motivated sense of spirit. The texts, many unpublished in book form, were gathered at 56 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica, where Bob lived and worked in the 1970s.Bob Marley's wisdom
... Read more
Rodigan

My Life in Reggae

by David Rodigan ...

'THE BOOK THAT EVERY REGGAE FAN SHOULD READ' John Masouri, Echoes'Rodigan can still claim a currency few presenters of his vintage can match. Perhaps it's because while his wider musical and professional milieu has been in constant change, his boundless enthusiasm has been constant. Reggae's been lucky to have him' Ian Harrison, MOJO'Rodigan was a major part of my childhood, he played the hottest ... Read more

£4.99

'THE BOOK THAT EVERY REGGAE FAN SHOULD READ' John Masouri, Echoes'Rodigan can still claim a currency few presenters of his vintage can match. Perhaps it's because while his wider musical and professional milieu has been in constant change, his boundless enthusiasm has been constant. Reggae's been lucky to have him' Ian Harrison, MOJO'Rodigan was a major part of my childhood, he played the hottest
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Fire Rush

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION

by Jacqueline Crooks ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2023SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2023AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEARIt’s time to dance, to love, to be free…‘Mesmerising’ BERNARDINE EVARISTO, author of Girl, Woman, Other‘Fabulous’ MAGGIE O'FARRELL, author of Hamnet‘Beautiful’</strong... ... Read more

£8.99

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2023SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2023AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEARIt’s time to dance, to love, to be free…‘Mesmerising’ BERNARDINE EVARISTO, author of Girl, Woman, Other‘Fabulous’ MAGGIE O'FARRELL, author of Hamnet‘Beautiful’</strong...
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I & I: The Natural Mystics

Marley, Tosh and Wailer

by Colin Grant ...

Over one dramatic decade, a trio of Trench Town R&B crooners, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer and Bob Marley, swapped their 1960s Brylcreem hairdos and two-tone suits for 1970s battle fatigues and dreadlocks to become the Wailers - one of the most influential groups in popular music. Now one of our best and brightest non-fiction writers examines for the first time the story of the legendary reggae band ... Read more

£6.99

Over one dramatic decade, a trio of Trench Town R&B crooners, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer and Bob Marley, swapped their 1960s Brylcreem hairdos and two-tone suits for 1970s battle fatigues and dreadlocks to become the Wailers - one of the most influential groups in popular music. Now one of our best and brightest non-fiction writers examines for the first time the story of the legendary reggae band
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Grime Kids

NOW A MAJOR BBC DRAMA

by DJ Target ...

An explosive insider account of grime, from subculture to international phenomenon.*****A group of kids in the 2000s had a dream to make their voice heard - and this book documents their seminal impact on today's pop culture.DJ Target grew up in Bow under the shadow of Canary Wharf, with money looming close on the skyline. The 'Godfather of Grime' Wiley and Dizzee Rascal first met each other in ... Read more

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An explosive insider account of grime, from subculture to international phenomenon.*****A group of kids in the 2000s had a dream to make their voice heard - and this book documents their seminal impact on today's pop culture.DJ Target grew up in Bow under the shadow of Canary Wharf, with money looming close on the skyline. The 'Godfather of Grime' Wiley and Dizzee Rascal first met each other in
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Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story

Rude Boys, Racism and the Soundtrack of a Generation

by Daniel Rachel ...

#2 UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023In 1979, 2 Tone exploded into the national consciousness as records by The Specials, The Selecter, Madness, The Beat, and The Bodysnatchers burst onto the charts and a youth movement was born.2 Tone was black and white: a multi-racial force of British and Caribbean island musicians singing about social issues, racism, class and gender struggles. It spoke of injustices ... Read more

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#2 UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023In 1979, 2 Tone exploded into the national consciousness as records by The Specials, The Selecter, Madness, The Beat, and The Bodysnatchers burst onto the charts and a youth movement was born.2 Tone was black and white: a multi-racial force of British and Caribbean island musicians singing about social issues, racism, class and gender struggles. It spoke of injustices
... Read more
Bob Marley

The Untold Story

by Chris Salewicz ...

What was it about Bob Marley that made him so popular in a world dominated by rock’n’roll?How is that he has not only remained the single most successful reggae artist ever, but has also become a shining beacon of radicalism and peace to generation after generation of fans across the globe?On May 11, 1981, a little after 11.30 in the morning, Bob Marley died. The man who introduced reggae to a ... Read more

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What was it about Bob Marley that made him so popular in a world dominated by rock’n’roll?How is that he has not only remained the single most successful reggae artist ever, but has also become a shining beacon of radicalism and peace to generation after generation of fans across the globe?On May 11, 1981, a little after 11.30 in the morning, Bob Marley died. The man who introduced reggae to a
... Read more
Bass Culture

When Reggae Was King

by Lloyd Bradley ...

The first major account of the history of reggae, black music journalist Lloyd Bradley describes its origins and development in Jamaica, from ska to rock-steady to dub and then to reggae itself, a local music which conquered the world. There are many extraordinary stories about characters like Prince Buster, King Tubby and Bob Marley. But this is more than a book of music history: it relates the ... Read more

£9.99

The first major account of the history of reggae, black music journalist Lloyd Bradley describes its origins and development in Jamaica, from ska to rock-steady to dub and then to reggae itself, a local music which conquered the world. There are many extraordinary stories about characters like Prince Buster, King Tubby and Bob Marley. But this is more than a book of music history: it relates the
... Read more
Listen to Bob Marley

The Man, the Music, the Revolution

by Kris Greene ...

An inspiring collection of poems, meditations, and lyrics by one of the world's most revered musical legendsBob Marley's music defined a movement and forever changed a nation. Known worldwide for their message of peace and unity, Marley's songs—from "One Love" to "Redemption Song" to "Three Little Birds"—have touched millions of lives. This collection is the best of Bob Marley presented in three ... Read more

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An inspiring collection of poems, meditations, and lyrics by one of the world's most revered musical legendsBob Marley's music defined a movement and forever changed a nation. Known worldwide for their message of peace and unity, Marley's songs—from "One Love" to "Redemption Song" to "Three Little Birds"—have touched millions of lives. This collection is the best of Bob Marley presented in three
... Read more
The Islander

My Life in Music and Beyond

by Chris Blackwell, Paul Morley ...

An Uncut Magazine Book of the YearA Telegraph Book of the YearA Financial Times Book of the Year'An adventurer, an entrepreneur, a buccaneer, a visionary' - BONOAs the founder of Island Records, renowned music producer Chris Blackwell has discovered and worked with some of the most legendary artists of the second half of the twentieth century - from Steve Winwood to Cat Stevens, Bob Marley to ... ... Read more

£4.31

An Uncut Magazine Book of the YearA Telegraph Book of the YearA Financial Times Book of the Year'An adventurer, an entrepreneur, a buccaneer, a visionary' - BONOAs the founder of Island Records, renowned music producer Chris Blackwell has discovered and worked with some of the most legendary artists of the second half of the twentieth century - from Steve Winwood to Cat Stevens, Bob Marley to ...
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London

Immigrant City

by Nazneen Khan-Østrem ...

Translated by Alison McCullough ...

TRANSLATED BY ALISON McCULLOUGH'One of the best books on the many diverse migrations to London . . . revealing the extent to which the diversity of immigrant origins has had transformative effects - through food, music, diverse types of knowledge and so much more. The book is difficult to put it down'Saskia Sassen, The Robert S. Lynd Professor of Sociology, Columbia University, New York'The ... Read more

£6.99

TRANSLATED BY ALISON McCULLOUGH'One of the best books on the many diverse migrations to London . . . revealing the extent to which the diversity of immigrant origins has had transformative effects - through food, music, diverse types of knowledge and so much more. The book is difficult to put it down'Saskia Sassen, The Robert S. Lynd Professor of Sociology, Columbia University, New York'The
... Read more
No Woman No Cry

My Life with Bob Marley

by Rita Marley, Hettie Jones ...

A revealing memoir of Jamaican reggae singer Bob Marley from the woman who knew him better than anyone—his wife.Rita Marley met Bob Marley in a recording studio in Trench Town, Jamaica when she was eighteen. A year later, they were married. The two of them set the world on fire. But life with Bob was not easy.Written with author Hettie Jones, No Woman No Cry is an honest account of Bob and Rita’s ... Read more

£5.99

A revealing memoir of Jamaican reggae singer Bob Marley from the woman who knew him better than anyone—his wife.Rita Marley met Bob Marley in a recording studio in Trench Town, Jamaica when she was eighteen. A year later, they were married. The two of them set the world on fire. But life with Bob was not easy.Written with author Hettie Jones, No Woman No Cry is an honest account of Bob and Rita’s
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Global Reggae

by Carolyn Cooper ...

This collection of illuminating essays highlight the "globalization" of reggae - its global dispersal and adaptation in diverse local contexts of consumption and transformation. ... Read more

£9.44

This collection of illuminating essays highlight the "globalization" of reggae - its global dispersal and adaptation in diverse local contexts of consumption and transformation.
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Young, Gifted & Black: The Story of Trojan Records

by Michael de Koningh, Laurence Cane-Honeysett ...

When it was formed, Trojan Records epitomised the punk DIY ethic over a decade before 1976. With a blizzard of individual labels and a marketing strategy that involved selling product out of the backs of vans, the company spearheaded the injection of reggae and ska into the vein of British youth consciousness.In its first brief six-year incarnation, Trojan produced nearly 30 hit singles, created ... Read more

£5.84

When it was formed, Trojan Records epitomised the punk DIY ethic over a decade before 1976. With a blizzard of individual labels and a marketing strategy that involved selling product out of the backs of vans, the company spearheaded the injection of reggae and ska into the vein of British youth consciousness.In its first brief six-year incarnation, Trojan produced nearly 30 hit singles, created
... Read more
Wailing Blues: The Story of Bob Marley's Wailers

by John Masouri ...

This full-blooded story of The Wailers puts the life, music and death of the legendary Bob Marley into a razor-sharp new perspective.The Wailers played with Marley on all of the hit singles and albums that made him a legend, yet their story since his death is a little-known saga of betrayal, greed and murder that is told here in its entirety for the first time.Written in collaboration with Aston ... Read more

£8.45

This full-blooded story of The Wailers puts the life, music and death of the legendary Bob Marley into a razor-sharp new perspective.The Wailers played with Marley on all of the hit singles and albums that made him a legend, yet their story since his death is a little-known saga of betrayal, greed and murder that is told here in its entirety for the first time.Written in collaboration with Aston
... Read more
Pump it up Magazine

Irie Love, The Queen of Island Reggae - Celebrating Love, Passion, and Black History Month

by Sutton, Michael B. Sutton ...

Hey Pump It Up Magazine Family,Guess what? Love is in the air, and we're buzzing with the vibrant energy of Black History Month!Our February edition is here, loaded with passion, soulful beats, and the most amazing stories that make Black history unforgettable.Hold on tight because we've got the incredible Irie Love, the Queen of Reggae Island, on our cover, bringing the heat with her soul ... Read more

£2.69

Hey Pump It Up Magazine Family,Guess what? Love is in the air, and we're buzzing with the vibrant energy of Black History Month!Our February edition is here, loaded with passion, soulful beats, and the most amazing stories that make Black history unforgettable.Hold on tight because we've got the incredible Irie Love, the Queen of Reggae Island, on our cover, bringing the heat with her soul
... Read more
Bruno Mars

by Emily Herbert ...

Bruno Mars conquered the music industry with far-reaching flair, selling over 115 million records worldwide as a singer, producer and as a songwriter. Bruno Mars, the book, documents his childhood in Honolulu and how he found fame from the age of four, before spreading his wings and scaling the seemingly unassailable stronghold of the music industry. ... Read more

£6.47

Bruno Mars conquered the music industry with far-reaching flair, selling over 115 million records worldwide as a singer, producer and as a songwriter. Bruno Mars, the book, documents his childhood in Honolulu and how he found fame from the age of four, before spreading his wings and scaling the seemingly unassailable stronghold of the music industry.
... Read more
The Reasonings of Buju Banton, Bounty Killer & Sizzla

Behind The Music Tales, #8

by Harris Rosen ...

Series Book 8 - Behind The Music Tales
The Reasonings of Buju Banton, Bounty Killer & Sizzla is three exclusive interviews, ten exclusive photos, and 104 links to music and tales.An engaging literal account of how three prodigious talents ply and impact a nation of millions with their reactionary music.Now, in The Reasonings of Buju Banton, Bounty Killer & Sizzla, the 8th book in the series, you can get inside the minds of some of the ... Read more

£5.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

The Reasonings of Buju Banton, Bounty Killer & Sizzla is three exclusive interviews, ten exclusive photos, and 104 links to music and tales.An engaging literal account of how three prodigious talents ply and impact a nation of millions with their reactionary music.Now, in The Reasonings of Buju Banton, Bounty Killer & Sizzla, the 8th book in the series, you can get inside the minds of some of the
... Read more
New Reggae

An Irresistible Look Into The World of Reggae Music, Reggae For Kids, Reggae Roots, The History of Reggae and Best Reggae

by Eldon Salomon ...

Are you a reggae music lover? Is so, you'll love this eBook on reggae for kids, reggae roots, the history of reggae, best reggae and more. ... Read more

£1.36

Are you a reggae music lover? Is so, you'll love this eBook on reggae for kids, reggae roots, the history of reggae, best reggae and more.
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Bob Marley: Música Visual:

by David Brooks ...

En 1980, cuando era un joven fotógrafo, David Brooks tuvo un golpe de suerte y fue invitado personalmente a realizar una gira en Estados Unidos con Bob Marley y The Wailers.Marley tuvo que acortar la gira, debido a su enfermedad y, trágicamente, esas actuaciones fueron las últimas. Esta es la increíble historia del viaje de carretera y de las fotos de los camerinos de la última actuación de la ... Read more

£5.39 or Free with Kobo Plus

En 1980, cuando era un joven fotógrafo, David Brooks tuvo un golpe de suerte y fue invitado personalmente a realizar una gira en Estados Unidos con Bob Marley y The Wailers.Marley tuvo que acortar la gira, debido a su enfermedad y, trágicamente, esas actuaciones fueron las últimas. Esta es la increíble historia del viaje de carretera y de las fotos de los camerinos de la última actuación de la
... Read more
A Hit Mek

Música jamaiquina: una perspectiva histórica

by Rohan M. Budhai ...

DESDE EL TAMBORILEO DE LOS TAÍNOS HASTA LAS PALPITANTES LÍNEAS DE BAJO DE LOS GUETOS JAMAICANOS.El libro comienza con un estudio del pueblo indígena taíno. Rastrea cómo su música fue influenciada por la cultura africana. Conceptualiza cómo la música de África y su intersección con estos primeros habitantes del Caribe se ha convertido, hasta el día de hoy, en el pilar fundamental de la música ... Read more

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DESDE EL TAMBORILEO DE LOS TAÍNOS HASTA LAS PALPITANTES LÍNEAS DE BAJO DE LOS GUETOS JAMAICANOS.El libro comienza con un estudio del pueblo indígena taíno. Rastrea cómo su música fue influenciada por la cultura africana. Conceptualiza cómo la música de África y su intersección con estos primeros habitantes del Caribe se ha convertido, hasta el día de hoy, en el pilar fundamental de la música
... Read more
Bob Marley and Media

Representation and Audiences

by Mike Hajimichael ...

Series series Popular Musics Matter: Social, Political and Cultural Interventions
Bob Marley and Media: Representation and Audiences presents an analysis of how media, radio, television and print represented Bob Marley, including his popularity after his death. Mike Hajimichael examines unexplored connections between Bob Marley and media representation and the specifics of audiences, including coverage in tabloids, music magazines, and fanzines, as well as radio and television ... Read more

£24.11

Bob Marley and Media: Representation and Audiences presents an analysis of how media, radio, television and print represented Bob Marley, including his popularity after his death. Mike Hajimichael examines unexplored connections between Bob Marley and media representation and the specifics of audiences, including coverage in tabloids, music magazines, and fanzines, as well as radio and television
... Read more
Reggae, Rastafari, and the Rhetoric of Social Control

by Stephen A. King, Barry T. Bays III, P. RenÃ Foster ...

Who changed Bob Marley's famous peace-and-love anthem into "Come to Jamaica and feel all right"?When did the Rastafarian fighting white colonial power become the smiling Rastaman spreading beach towels for American tourists?Drawing on research in social movement theory and protest music, Reggae, Rastafari, and the Rhetoric of Social Control traces the history and rise of reggae and the story of ... Read more

£21.59

Who changed Bob Marley's famous peace-and-love anthem into "Come to Jamaica and feel all right"?When did the Rastafarian fighting white colonial power become the smiling Rastaman spreading beach towels for American tourists?Drawing on research in social movement theory and protest music, Reggae, Rastafari, and the Rhetoric of Social Control traces the history and rise of reggae and the story of
... Read more

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