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Beth Lesser Dancehall: The Rise of Jamaican Dancehall Culture Book
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If you've checked the companion comp which Soul Jazz released in conjunction with this book from noted Reggae Quarterly writer/photographer Beth Lesser, you already know this is essential material for reggae fans and collectors alike. Presented in extra-large (12"x12") softcover format with hundreds of full-color pictures throughout, Lesser gives us a deep look at the Jamaican scene of the 80s via myriad interviews, biographies, discographies and essays. Featured artists include... well, just about every influential name you'd expect, including Barrington Levy, Sister Nancy, Eek-A-Mouse, Gemini Soundsystem, Toyan, Steely & Clevie, Johnny Osbourne, Echo Minott, Michigan & Smiley, Lone Ramger, Chaka Demus, Cocoa Tea, Dillinger, Prince Jazzbo, U Roy, Tenor Saw, Billy Boyo and on and on. Scoop this with Patrick Cariou's Yes Rasta collection and you'll have a coffee table to make a dread proud. 215 pages.
reviewed by Van Hammersly 12/01/2008
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- for the music nerdus // Beth Lesser: Dancehall: The Rise of Jamaican Dancehall Culture Book
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