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GEOG101 – Introduction to Geography
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Presentation Topic: Reggae Music
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Bradley, L. (2001). This is reggae music: The story of
Jamaica’s music. Grove Press.
Summary
Lloyd Bradleys book, “This is Reggae Music; The Story of
Jamaicas Music ” provides an exploration of the origins and
cultural impact of reggae music. Through research including,
in depth interviews and Bradleys unique perspectives the
book offers insights, into this vibrant genre. It explores the
beginnings of reggae during Jamaicas colonial period tracking
its development, from the local sound system culture to a
significant global force. Important subjects covered are the
political backdrop of Jamaica reggaes ability to convey the
challenges and dreams of its people and the impact made by
figures such as Bob Marley. The book explores the idea of
landscape by illustrating how reggae music, which originated
in Jamaica within a socio cultural environment has spread
worldwide and impacted different cultural and political
settings while also being influenced by them..
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GEOG101 – Introduction to Geography
Evaluation
“This is reggae music: The story of Jamaica’s music,” written
by Lloyd Bradley and accessed through Richard Trefry Library
gives readers a good background on the authoritative History
to Reggae music. With interviews and detailed study spanning
over six years, the book is an original work of research hence
a major milestone in understanding how reggae developed
from
its
Kingston
origins
to
become
a
global
phenomenon. Lloyd Bradley was an expert in his analysis, that
he gave a detailed and interesting account of the information
which made it seems he had much knowledge about what
reggae music, and understood reggae song perfectly. This book
has successfully addressed the Jamaican cultural landscape
and how reggae managed to spread globally, therefore being
an important book for any scholar studying the history as well
as cultural integration of reggae music.
Source #2
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Daynes, S. (2016). Time and memory in reggae music: The
politics of hope (1st ed.). Manchester University Press.
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GEOG101 – Introduction to Geography
Summary
Sarah Daynes’ research work titled “Time and Memory, in
Reggae Music; The Politics of Hope” examines the connection
between time, memory, reggae music and Rastafari
ideology. Daynes utilizes reggae as a case study to investigate
the formation and transmission of memory through music
which emphasizes on themes such as: historical events,
liberation, and redemption. The book is divided into five parts
providing analysis of more than three hundred reggae songs
exploring how they shape our memories and sense of self. The
book covers how reggae music influences collective identity
and its role in the cultural landscape and diffusion of reggae as
a cultural phenomenon Daynes combines analysis, examination
of lyrics and critical theory to make the book applicable to fields
such as sociology and musicology.
Evaluation
“Time and Memory, in Reggae Music; The Politics of Hope ” is
a book found at the Richard Trefry Library. Authored by Sarah
Daynes it delves into the elements of reggae music offering
research. It analyzes how memory, hope, and redemption
intertwine within this genre with a focus on their relationship
to Rastafari ideology. Daynes, being a sociologist brings a
foundation and a thorough grasp of cultural studies to her
analysis, which adds credibility and authority to the book. Her
examination of how reggae music influences our sense of
identity and its effects, on culture in societies makes this book
an important contribution, to the fields of sociology, musicology
and cultural studies.
Source #3
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GEOG101 – Introduction to Geography
Citation
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Anderson, R. (2004). Reggae music: A history and Selective
discography. Notes, 61(1), 206–214.
https://doi.org/10.1353/not.2004.0085
Summary
This article Reggae Music: A History and Selective Discography
was written Rick Anderson and published in a journal called
Notes from that Music Library Association. It talks about the
history of reggae music and lists some important albums. It
focuses a lot on how reggae spread out from Jamaica across
the world and became a really big deal in music. The writing
shows how cultures in different places were affected by reggae
and so this piece is helpful if you want to understand more
about the origins of reggae, the other types of music that led
into it, and how people in all these countries started listening
to it. It’s got some good background that shows why reggae
still matters so much today.
Evaluation
“Reggae Music: A History and Selective Discography,” found
through the Richard Trefry Library is an article authored by Rick
Anderson and published in the journal “Notes” by the Music
Library Association. Serving as a review it presents an
examination of reggae musics past along, with a curated
collection of noteworthy recordings. Andersons research, based
on his knowledge of music studies offers an exploration of the
progression and influential individuals, in the realm of reggae
music. This makes it an authentic and trustworthy
resource. The fact that this article has been published in a peer
reviewed journal further confirms its rigor and significance. For
those interested in gaining an insight into the growth of reggae
and its impact, on culture this piece holds immense value.
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I. Introduction
A. Topic: Reggae Music
B. Reason for Choice: This is the vibrant and influential genre of Reggae, which is
Jamaican in origin with so much cultural and musical history.
C. Preview: The Reggae from Jamaica to the world, a tracing of development and
diffusion with a particular Focus on regional Roots, Cultural Landscape, Diffusion
Patterns and Distance Decay Concept.
II. Body (Content Sections)
A. Regions
1. Socio-Political and Cultural influences of Reggae in Jamaica (Veal, 2013; Chang &
Chen, 2014).
2. Reggae’s style and themes in relation with the Jamaican geographical and cultural
aspects (Bilby, 1985).
B. Cultural Landscape
1. Reggae, Rastafari and the rhetoric of social change in Jamaica (King & Bays, 2014).
2. Reggae the Role of Reggae in Jamaica’s Identity Formation and Cultural Imagery
(Barrow, Dalton).
C. Diffusion
1. Influence on the spread of Reggae from Jamaica to the Caribbean and around-theworld (Bilby, 1985).
2. Reggae Routes: The Role of Migration, Media and Cultural Exchange.
D. Distance Decay
1. Adaptations in different regions as Reggae spreads from Jamaica (Barrow & Dalton,
2001).
2. The impact of distance and cultural differences on the evolution of reggae music.
(Veal, M, 2013)
III. Conclusion
A. Reggae Music-A Powerful and Influential Musical Genre from Jamaica.
B. It originates from the exceptional cultural and geographic context of Jamaica.
C. The Genre’s Place in the Jamaican Culture, Particularly Incision of Rastafarianism and
Social Commentary.
D. Reggae’s global diffusion and transformation, exemplifying distance decay.
E. Personal interest in the topic, and Reggae: A Case Study on Cross-Cultural exchange
or evolution.
IV. Reference Section
1. Barrow, S., & Dalton, P. (2001). The Rough Guide to Reggae: The definitive guide to
Jamaican Music from ska through to basement. Rough Guides.
2. Bilby, K. M. (1985). The Caribbean as a musical region. Latin American Program,
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
3. Chang, K. O., & Chen, W. (2014). Reggae routes: The story of Jamaican music. IRP.
4. King, S. A., & Bays, B. T. (2014). Reggae, Rastafari, and the rhetoric of Social Control.
University Press of Mississippi.
5. Veal, M. (2013). Dub: Soundscapes and shattered songs in Jamaican reggae. Wesleyan
University Press.
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