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Jamaican dancehall has long been one of the most vital and influential cultural and artistic forces within contemporary global music. This book presents, for the first time, a lively, nuanced, and comprehensive view of this musical and cultural phenomenon: its growth and historical role within Jamaican society, its economy of star making, its technology of production, its(...)
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Jamaican dancehall has long been one of the most vital and influential cultural and artistic forces within contemporary global music. This book presents, for the first time, a lively, nuanced, and comprehensive view of this musical and cultural phenomenon: its growth and historical role within Jamaican society, its economy of star making, its technology of production, its(...)
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Wake the town and tell the people: Dancehall culture in Jamaica
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Jamaican dancehall has long been one of the most vital and influential cultural and artistic forces within contemporary global music. This book presents, for the first time, a lively, nuanced, and comprehensive view of this musical and cultural phenomenon: its growth and historical role within Jamaican society, its economy of star making, its technology of production, its performative practices, and its capacity to channel political beliefs through popular culture in ways that are urgent, tangible, and lasting. The publication offers a general introduction for those interested in dancehall music and culture. For the fan or musicologist, it will serve as a comprehensive reference book.
Wake the town and tell the people: Dancehall culture in Jamaica
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$36.95
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Summary:
Jamaican dancehall has long been one of the most vital and influential cultural and artistic forces within contemporary global music. This book presents, for the first time, a lively, nuanced, and comprehensive view of this musical and cultural phenomenon: its growth and historical role within Jamaican society, its economy of star making, its technology of production, its performative practices, and its capacity to channel political beliefs through popular culture in ways that are urgent, tangible, and lasting. The publication offers a general introduction for those interested in dancehall music and culture. For the fan or musicologist, it will serve as a comprehensive reference book.
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books
books
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September 2000
September 2000
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Social
