Tag: reggae

Reviews: Music Books, Print

Author: Michael Veal Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Wesleyan University Press Copyright: 2007 Jamaica is a like a tiny wire connecting the heavy cultural polarities of Africa and North America, and it glows red-hot. Dub by Michael Veal is more than a thorough history of the influential musical form, it is a fascinating primer on the […]

Posted by: Dr Brad on February 1st, 2008

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Reviews: Film & Video, Rock and Roll

“Nina Simone Si, Bernie Rhodes No!” “Joe Strummer” has always been my answer to the question “Who would you like to be stuck in an elevator with?” He represents the perfect mix of aggro, intellect, and sensitivity. And it is no doubt that over time his sensitivity has emerged as his strongest trait. He cared […]

Posted by: Dr Brad on November 12th, 2007

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