About the book
As the ubiquitous Jamaican musician Bob Marley once famously sang, \"half the story has never been told.\" This rings particularly true for the little-known women in Jamaican music who comprise significantly less than half of the Caribbean nation's musical landscape. This book covers the female contribution to Jamaican music and its subgenres through dozens of interviews with vocalists, instrumentalists, bandleaders, producers, deejays and supporters of the arts. Relegated to marginalized spaces, these pioneering women fought for their claim to the spotlight amid oppressive conditions to help create and shape Jamaica's musical heritage.
Editions of Women in Jamaican Music
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781476680958
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476639598
Read an Excerpt
As the ubiquitous Jamaican musician Bob Marley once famously sang, \"half the story has never been told.\" This rings particularly true for the little-known women in Jamaican music who comprise significantly less than half of the Caribbean nation's musical landscape. This book covers the female contribution to Jamaican music and its subgenres through dozens of interviews with vocalists, instrumentalists, bandleaders, producers, deejays and supporters of the arts. Relegated to marginalized spaces, these pioneering women fought for their claim to the spotlight amid oppressive conditions to help create and shape Jamaica's musical heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Women in Jamaican Music about?
As the ubiquitous Jamaican musician Bob Marley once famously sang, \"half the story has never been told.\" This rings particularly true for the little-known women in Jamaican music who comprise significantly less than half of the Caribbean nation's musical landscape. This book covers the female contribution to Jamaican music and its subgenres through dozens of interviews with vocalists, instrumentalists, bandleaders, producers, deejays and supporters of the arts. Relegated to marginalized spaces, these pioneering women fought for their claim to the spotlight amid oppressive conditions to help create and shape Jamaica's musical heritage.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Women in Jamaican Music?
The Arts > Music > Music: styles and genres > Popular music
Where can I read a sample of Women in Jamaican Music?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781476680958
How long is Women in Jamaican Music and how many pages does it have?
Women in Jamaican Music has 218 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Women in Jamaican Music?
Heather Augustyn
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Women in Jamaican Music is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476680958) and pdf(ISBN 9781476639598)
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