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.
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Positive Vibrations: Politics, Politricks and the Story of Reggae - Stuart Borthwick
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