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David Katz new book coming
Being printed as we speak and available for pre-orders, Dub Revolution: Jamaica's Sonic Innovators and the Birth of Remix Culture, published 2 July by White Rabbit Books. Order here:...
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A new book celebrating the life of reggae legend Gregory Isaacs
A new book celebrating the life of reggae legend Gregory Isaacs is set to officially launch next Monday. Titled The Cool Ruler: The Incredible Life Story of Gregory Isaacs, the biography explores his rise to international fame as one of reggae’s most iconic voices, while also de…
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A very important book ; Où est passé l'argent du reggae ?
Roots Archives have a long story with André Bertrand, someone every reggae lover should know. here is a short translation of this post “I found this book really interesting, especially because it tackles a topic we rarely hear about: money in the reggae industry. The author, A…
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Mikey Dread Biography
Mikey Dread's forthcoming official biography book, Love the Dread. Mikey Dread, his family, friends and former colleagues, share the story on his personal and professional career. From Radio Thitchfield days to JBC's Operators Choice show; becoming the Dread at the Controls; wor…
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A new Black Ark book
«BLACK ARK» by Lee Scratch Perry The point of departure for the book «Black Ark» with Lee Scratch Perry (1936–2021) is a detailed inventory of photographs and writings from the Black Ark Studios in Kingston, Jamaica, where Perry produced his music from 1973 on. Black Ark …
Books
David Katz new book coming
Now available for pre-order, Dub Revolution: Jamaica's Sonic Innovators and the Birth of Remix Culture, published 2 July by White Rabbit Books.