Reggae Wisdom: Proverbs in Jamaican Music

Author:   Sw. Anand Prahlad
Publisher:   University Press of Mississippi
ISBN:  

9781578063208


Pages:   277
Publication Date:   28 February 2001
Format:   Paperback
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A unique survey into the use of proverbs in the lyrics of reggae music. Reggae Wisdom looks at the context and origins of these proverbs and how they reflect Jamaican culture, Rastafari ideology and, of course, the music that is that culture's unmistakable worldwide voice. Chapters are devoted to the history of reggae, the life and folk culture of Jamaica, the context of album cover art, promo materials, concert venues, performance styles, and much more.

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Author:   Sw. Anand Prahlad
Publisher:   University Press of Mississippi
Imprint:   University Press of Mississippi
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.333kg
ISBN:  

9781578063208


ISBN 10:   1578063205
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   28 February 2001
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Swami Anand Prahlad is an associate professor of English and anthropology, a reggae music devotee, and frequent visitor to Jamaica.

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