Provides a complete historic overview of the sounds of the entire English-speaking Caribbean region, bringing together informative essays on the development of

Reggae music is more than just steel drum bands on white sand beaches. Its history is rich with culture and evolution, helping to tell the story of Jamaica's pa

The classic introduction to the Caribbean's popular music brought up to date.

First published in 1987. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

A history of Jamaica's contribution to world culture--reggae--traces the history of the form from African rhythms to the slums of Kingston and the international