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Reggae History Pt. 5

Posted on 04 July 2008

Reggae has arrived! The penultimate part in the reggae history series covers Trojan Records, the skinheads, the racism and the English gateway for reggae music in the mainstream.

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Reggae History Pt. 4

Posted on 03 July 2008

Rudeboys and Rocksteady! Reggae Artists such as Desmond Dekker, take this reggae history lesson further still.

Reggae History Part One
Reggae History Part Two
Reggae History Part Three

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Reggae History Pt. 3

Posted on 03 July 2008

Part Three of Reggae History looks at the amazing amount of talented reggae and ska artists that were coming from the woodwork in Jamaica, with the help of Studio One and the Alpha Boys School. The defining band of the times were without doubt, The Skatalites.

Reggae History Part One
Reggae History Part Two

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Reggae History Pt. 2

Posted on 03 July 2008

So, here is part two of the fantastic series which details how reggae music evolved. Looking at Ska Music…and the legendary Studio One!

If you miss the first part of this reggae history, you can find that here – Reggae History Pt.1

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Reggae History Pt.1

Posted on 02 July 2008

So where better to start than the beginning right? I came across this great documentary and thought I’d share it with you all. Featuring the first hand experience of many famous reggae artists, this is well worth watching!

There are four more parts so stay tuned and I will get them posted for you. Don’t forget to comment too, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this series.

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