Mind-boggling discography devoted to the Jamaican releases of Prince Buster’s productions from 1961’s Oh Carolina by the Folkes Brothers to … More
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Set of Eight postcards, six black & white images taken during the 1980’s dancehall days and two colour cards of flyers including the iconic image from the 4 Aces, Dalston.
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‘Sound Reasoning’ is a unique photographic journey through the Dancehall scene of the 80’s with short excerpts from interviews Anna Arnone did with a whole host of artists from the scene. Coxsone, Saxon, Macka B., Smiley Culture are just a few of the names featured
Benjamin Zephaniah’s introduction to the book is very personal. He illustrates the importance of Sound System culture and just how … More
It was precisely this climate of intimidation that had brought the teenager Cecil Campbell, aka Prince Buster, into the sound-system world in the first place. Born OTD 1938.
The first major account of the history of reggae, black music journalist Lloyd Bradley describes its origins and development in … More
Pre-order ‘The Story of Trojan Records’ before 1st July for £25 in store or online.
Not yet published – 5 July 2018 The definitive history as the iconic label turns 50 Foreword by Chris Blackwell, … More
Benjamin’s poetry could be heard at demonstrations, outside police stations & on the dance floor. His mission was to take poetry everywhere, & to popularise it by reaching people who didn’t read books.
Benjamin Zephaniah, who has travelled the world for his art and his humanitarianism, now tells the one story that encompasses … More
Mi know dem have work, work in abundant yet still, dem mek mi redundant now, at fifty-five mi gettin’ quite ol’ yet still, dem sen’ mi fi goh draw dole
A selection of Linton Kwesi Johnson’s best poems over three decades. Ranging from protests against police brutality to eulogies for … More
Reggae Going International 1967 to 1976 : The Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee Story
Omnipresent on the Jamaican music scene for over four decades, Bunny Striker’ Lee is one of the most important figures … More
Bass Culture – Lloyd Bradley
The first major account of the history of reggae, black music journalist Lloyd Bradley describes its origins and … More
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The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah : The Autobiography – Benjamin Zephaniah Benjamin Zephaniah, who has travelled the world … More
