Solid Foundation: An oral history of reggae

(Paperback)

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Solid Foundation is the definitive history of Jamaican reggae, from the earliest pioneers to the stars of the 21st century.

Drawing on more than 300 first-hand interviews with the likes of Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Augustus Pablo, this landmark book details the entire evolution of Jamaican popular music, including ska, rock steady, roots reggae, dub, dancehall, ragga, and more.

First published in 2004, Solid Foundation has been revised and updated to bring the story into the 21st century, reissued as part of White Rabbit's Deep Cuts series.

Author Bio

DAVID KATZ has written about the sounds and culture of Jamaica since 1984. His work has appeared in the Guardian, Newsweek, Mojo, Q, Wax Poetics, and The Wire, and in various music books. He has produced documentaries for radio, contributed to documentaries and feature films, and remains active as a vinyl DJ. Originally from San Francisco, he currently lives in London.