Dancehall: The Rise of Jamaican Dancehall Culture
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (879 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0957260083 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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This definitive study of the 1980s Jamaican Dancehall scene features hundreds of exclusive photographs and an accompanying text that capture a vibrant, globally influential and yet rarely documented culture that has mixed music, fashion and lifestyle since its inception.With unprecedented access to the incredibly exciting music scene during this period, Beth Lesser’s photographs and text are a unique way into a previously hidden culture.Dancehall is at the center of Jamaican musical and cultural life. From its
BOOM! This book offers great insight into a culture that still remains largely a homegrown experience. Try as we might, there just is no way anyone can ever fully recreate the sheer explosiveness and creativity that emerged from one tiny likkle island in the Caribbean so many years ago; but it sure is fun to keep a dance yard-style. Sure the dancehall 'style' has been adopted on many a foreign soil, and spawned a multi-million dollar industry (Hip-Hop anyone. Great Review on The Sartorialist Blog Bell Whethers []THE SARTORIALIST Tuesday, January 17, 2012The Reading List DancehallI love when I find a book that investigates a particular scene or sub-culture. Beth Lesser's Dancehall captures the Jamaican Dancehall culture of the 1980s with the same level of sincerity and curiosity that Brassai exhibited while capturing Paris nightlife in the 1930s.33 commentsPosted in Book Features, Men[]. Gary G. Lewis said One of the Great Photo Books. Without a doubt one of the most important books published about the history of post independent Jamaican music. Great for the coffee table or the verandah! A copy of this book would be a great educational reference for young Jamaicans especially who have no clue as to that pivotal era in music.The photos capture a wonderful period in Jamaican music. As for the poses you just going to laugh when you see them.How many of us have ever seen photos of artis