Roots Rock Reggae: The Oral History of Reggae Music from Ska to Dancehall

by Chuck Foster

Told in the voices of reggae's major participants, these authoritative accounts chart the history, characteristics, and broad appeal of the music that originated in Jamaica, but has spread like wildfire throughout the world over the years to rise up in Africa and South America as well as England and America.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

352 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1999

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chuck Foster is perhaps best known in LA for his wonderful Sunday reggae radio show and articles in Beat Magazine. His book Roots, Rock, Reggae captures numerous interviews with several important and loved reggae musicians- a perfect addition to any reggae lover's collection. Nonetheless, this book is tough to get through via Chuck's rather dry and mechanical writing style. It nearly put me too sleep. The Discography section in the back makes the book worth keeping.