History of Jamaican Dancehall Culture

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Dancehall: The Rise of Jamaican Dancehall Culture
First Edition

This book comprehensively documents the establishment and development of dancehall culture in Jamaica from the 1980s onwards, examining it from the perspectives of music, fashion, sound systems, and graphic expression.

This volume is the result of a collaborative effort by European reggae historians and writers who have maintained long-standing relationships with the local scene.

With its photographic materials and highly archival text structure, it provides a three-dimensional understanding of dancehall aesthetics and street sensibilities, making it extremely valuable not only as a music history resource but also for research on graphic design and street culture.

■ Condition
・Creases and corner wear on the cover
・Relatively clean interior pages
・Slight age-related odor typical of used books
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Soul Jazz Records
January 30, 2009
First Edition
English
Paperback: 216 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0955481710
Dimensions: 29.3 x 2 x 29.3 cm

Dancehall: The Rise of Jamaican Dancehall Culture explores the evolution of dancehall music and culture in Jamaica through photography, archival material, and critical text. Published by Soul Jazz Records, this book documents sound system culture, fashion, street aesthetics, and the visual language surrounding dancehall.