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Highlights
- Before Bob Marley brought reggae to the world, before Jimmy Cliff and Peter Tosh, before thousands of musicians played a Jamaican rhythm, there were the men and women who created ska music, a blend of jazz, American rhythm and blues, and the indigenous music of the Caribbean.
- About the Author: Heather Augustyn is a continuing lecturer in the English department at Purdue Northwest.
- 216 Pages
- Music, Genres & Styles
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About the Book
"This book tells the story of ska music and its development from Jamaica to England, where the music took on a distinctively different tone, and finally to the rest of the world. Through the words of over 30 legendary artists, from over a decade of interviews, the story of ska music is told by those who were there"--Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
Before Bob Marley brought reggae to the world, before Jimmy Cliff and Peter Tosh, before thousands of musicians played a Jamaican rhythm, there were the men and women who created ska music, a blend of jazz, American rhythm and blues, and the indigenous music of the Caribbean. This book tells the story of ska music and its development from Jamaica to England, where the music took on a distinctively different tone, and finally to the rest of the world. Through the words of legendary artists, gleaned from more than a decade of interviews, the story of ska music is finally told by those who were there.
Review Quotes
"excellent...fascinating interviews...hugely entertaining"-Trojan Records; "well-researched and always interesting book"-R2 Rock 'n' Reel; "groundbreaking story...worthy tribute"-Chesterton Tribune; "you'll definitely want this book"-Marco on the Bass.
About the Author
Heather Augustyn is a continuing lecturer in the English department at Purdue Northwest. She has written eight books on ska and Jamaican music and lives in Michigan.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 216
Genre: Music
Sub-Genre: Genres & Styles
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: Pop Vocal
Format: Paperback
Author: Heather Augustyn
Language: English
Street Date: October 11, 2010
TCIN: 78104571
UPC: 9780786460403
Item Number (DPCI): 247-76-1110
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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