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Reggae eBooks

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  • Calypso Drift

    by Steinberg Henry ...
    Steinberg Henry has composed for us this magical island adventure into song. It is made up of 14 segments and 119 chapters integrating leaps in consciousness, methods and disciplines with skill surprising. Calypso Drift passes by way of an island Parliament, Dread/Rastafari, memorable black-sand beaches, religious systems, the Kwyl language business, high-school learning remembrances, a touch of ... Read more

    PHP366.79

  • 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

    PHP407.46 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Bob Marley and the Wailers

    The Ultimate Illustrated History

    by Richie Unterberger ...
    Explore the entire, incredible journey of Bob Marley and the Wailers, and their enduring legacy, in this unique visual history.More than four decades after Marley’s death, he and his bandmates remain the most famous reggae artists of all time--and one of the most famous bands of all time, period.Illustrated with photos and memorabilia from all phases of their journey, Bob Marley and the Wailers ... Read more

    PHP1,259.19

  • Bob Marley: The Complete Guide to his Music

    by Ian McCann, Harry Hawke ...
    The indispensable guide to the music of Bob Marley. An album by album, track by track, examination of every song released by Marley and the Wailers from the early sessions in Jamaica to the Island recordings and compilations released after Marley's death.Featuring details of Marley's recordings for Studio One, Leslie Kong, Lee Perry, Island and Tuff Gong Productions, this is the ultimate gift for ... Read more

    PHP573.59

  • Sonic Experience

    by Jean-François Augoyard ...
    While acknowledging the significant gains modernity and post-modernity offer Western civilization in the areas of liberty and knowledge Schmitz sees in their arguments a superficiality that does not "bite to the bone." In The Recovery of Wonder he proposes we approach the world as a gift in order to regain the sense of wonder Shakespeare so eloquently recognized. ... Read more

    PHP1,382.99

  • Not For You. Pearl Jam, vivir en presente

    by Ronen Givony ...
    Translated by Manuel de la Fuente Soler ...
    Series series Libros Singulares (LS)
    Not For You. Pearl Jam, vivir en presente es la primera biografía completa de una de las bandas más importantes de las últimas décadas, surgida en Seatle en los años 90. Polémica y divertida al mismo tiempo, Not for You explora los orígenes y la evolución de Perl Jam a lo largo de treinta años, desde su fundación (Ten), en plena irrupción del grunge, en 1991; a través de su época dorada (Vs., ... Read more

    PHP442.59

  • Pay for Play: An Investigation into the Payola System in Jamaica

    Single Book, #1

    by Shavane J. Daley ...
    Series Book 1 - Single Book
    This body of work explores the system of payola and the impact it has on the music and broadcast industry in Jamaica, specifically the dancehall space, radio and tv. Theories such as capitalism and the hierarchy culture, ideas such as public and private payola emerge from this work and the idea of reconstructing the music industry's structure. ... Read more

    PHP174.88

  • Christmas Carols for Recorder

    by Franz Zeidler ...
    A wonderful assortment of 23 Christmas chants and carols from around the globe. Beautiful, moderately difficult selections. A fresh, different resource for schools, churches and carolers. ... Read more

    PHP582.34

  • Buyers Beware

    Insurgency and Consumption in Caribbean Popular Culture

    by Patricia Joan Saunders ...
    Series series Critical Caribbean Studies
    Buyers Beware offers a new perspective for critical inquiries about the practices of consumption in (and of) Caribbean popular culture. The book revisits commonly accepted representations of the Caribbean from “less respectable” segments of popular culture such as dancehall culture and 'sistah lit' that proudly jettison any aspirations toward middle-class respectability. Treating these pop ... Read more

    PHP1,634.79

  • Bob Marley

    Luces y sombras del rey del reggae

    by 50Minutos ...
    Series series Historia
    Este libro es una guía práctica y accesible para saber más sobre Bob Marley, que le aportará la información esencial y le permitirá ganar tiempo.En tan solo 50 minutos, usted podrá:• Comprender los motivos que llevan a Bob Marley, un joven salido de los guetos más pobres de Kingston, a imponerse como uno de los defensores de los más pobres y oprimidos a través de sus letras reivindicativas, como ... Read more

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  • 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

    PHP2,066.79

  • When Rock Met Reggae

    How the Cultural Crossover of Bob Marley, The Clash, The Specials and More Changed the Face of Rock Music

    by Steven Blush ...
    In When Rock Met Reggae**, Steven Blush takes a spirited, cross-genre perspective in this "illuminating chronicle" (Booklist) of the crossover of Jamaican, British, and American sounds that changed the face of popular music.** Library Journal notes that "Blush’s nimble outline of the interplay between reggae and British punk will appeal to music fans.”Brin... ... Read more

    PHP1,454.69

  • 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

    PHP407.46

  • The Cambridge Companion to Caribbean Music

    Edited by Nanette de Jong ...
    Series series Cambridge Companions to Music
    The diverse musics of the Caribbean form a vital part of the identity of individual island nations and their diasporic communities. At the same time, they witness to collective continuities and the interrelatedness that underlies the region's multi-layered complexity. This Companion introduces familiar and less familiar music practices from different nations, from reggae, calypso and salsa to ... Read more

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  • Untersuchungen zum Sprachgebrauch im Dancehall

    auf Martinique, Guadeloupe und im frankokreolophonen Sprachraum

    by Sabine Kirchleitner ...
    Series Book 11 - Wissenschaftliche E-Book-Reihe
    Vor dem Hintergrund der Kolonialgeschichte hat sich Dancehall als eigenständiges musikalisches Genre mit charakteristischen Sprachformen entwickelt. Die hier vorgefundenen Kreolsprachen und deren Besonderheiten erhalten als Forschungsgegenstand verstärkte Aufmerksamkeit. Die Arbeit bietet neben einem umfassenden Einblick in die historische und soziale Entwicklung dieses weltweit populären ... Read more

    PHP625.00

  • Time and memory in reggae music

    The politics of hope

    by Sarah Daynes ...
    Series series Music and Society
    On the basis of a body of reggae songs from the 1970s and late 1990s, this book offers a sociological analysis of memory, hope and redemption in reggae music. From Dennis Brown to Sizzla, the way in which reggae music constructs a musical, religious and socio-political memory in rupture with dominant models is vividly illustrated by the lyrics themselves. How is the past remembered in the present? ... Read more

    PHP1,173.09

  • Reggae

    Historia, cultura, artistas y álbumes fundamentales

    by Andrés López Martínez ...
    Series series Guías Rock & Roll
    Esta es la apasionante historia de un género musical que nació en Jamaica en la década de los años cincuenta del pasado siglo y que en pocos años trasladó todo su poder y toda su fuerza al resto del mundo. Nacido al amparo de un contexto social, político y religioso muy determinado, el reggae se desarrolló a partir de la influencia de distintos estilos musicales como el mento, el calypso, el ... Read more

    PHP539.00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • People Funny Boy

    The Genius of Lee 'Scratch' Perry

    by David Katz ...
    Series series Deep Cuts
    **'David Katz's in-depth portrayal of his genius is to be commended and is an essential addition to any serious music fan's collection' David Rodigan MBE OD'For the complete picture of this musical genius you can't get better than David Katz's People Funny Boy - if you're into Scratch, it's essential' Don Letts**Arguably the most influential force in Jamaican music, Lee Perry brought Bob Marley to ... Read more

    PHP1,529.19

  • Liberty

    by Jakob Ejersbo ...
    Translated by Mette Petersen ...
    Series series The Africa Trilogy
    The novel behind the new Danish TV series starring The Killing's Sofie Gråbøl, available on All 4 / Walter PresentsTwo young men from very different backgrounds.Christian is the son of Danish ex-pats; Marcus works as a house boy for a Swedish family, hoping they will eventually take him back to Europe with them.Their friendship defines a divided continent.When they decide to go into... ... Read more

    PHP693.19

  • Bob Marley: Warrior of Love

    by Alien ...
    Bob Marley: Warrior of Love is a poignant and illuminating eBook that chronicles the extraordinary life of the legendary musician, Bob Marley, from the day of his birth to his untimely passing. With meticulous research and deep admiration for his enduring legacy, this biography paints a vivid portrait of Bob Marley as a true warrior of love and a catalyst for social change.Through compelling ... Read more

    PHP57.71

  • Wake Up and Live: The Life of Bob Marley

    by Jim McCarthy ...
    Wake Up and Live is a bold graphic novel depicting the life of Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter and musician Bob Marley. As a committed Rastafari, he became a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity, a harbinger of peace and truth who resonated with audiences worldwide.Diagnosed with cancer in 1977, Bob Marley finally succumbed to the disease on 11 May 1981 at the age of 36. A hero in his own ... Read more

    PHP797.09

  • No woman no cry

    Minha vida com Bob Marley

    by Rita Marley ...
    UM LIVRO DE MEMÓRIAS REVELADOR DA MULHER QUE CONHECIA BOB MARLEY COMO NENHUMA OUTRA PESSOA...Rita Marley se casou com Bob Marley quando eles tinham vinte e poucos anos e esteve ao lado do astro da música jamaicana durante sua meteórica ascensão à fama. No Woman No Cry é um relato sem meias palavras sobre a vida de uma mulher incrível, casada com um dos músicos mais conhecidos e amados de todos os ... Read more

    PHP619.00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Quelbe Commentary 1672-2012

    Anthropology in Virgin Islands Music

    by Dale Francis ...
    Explore the rich heritage, contemporary culture, and society of the Virgin Islands by delving into its wonderful music.Dale Francis, a resident of the Virgin Islands whose ancestry there dates back to the early 1700s, examines what Africans, Europeans, and Tainos contributed to Virgin Islands quelbe. He also chronicles key genres that were played between 1672 and 2012.As you immerse yourself into ... Read more

    PHP672.89

  • Positive Vibrations

    Politics, Politricks and the Story of Reggae

    by Stuart Borthwick ...
    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 ... Read more

    PHP1,761.59