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Reggae Reads
by Reggae Reads
A journey through Jamaica's musical history as printed in books and vinyl records.
Episodes
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Episode 5 Side A - Miss Pat Chin Of VP Records
In honor of Women’s History Month we celebrate the legendary Miss Pat Chin of VP Records! Get to know Miss Pat’s history - her challenges, her triumphs - as we flip through her legendary record label and brand new autobiography "Miss Pat: My Reggae Music Journey." Make some room in your bookshelf...
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Episode 4 Side B - The 90's Ska Episode
A new generation of Punk Ska bands is picking up where Traditional Ska bands left off in 2000. This inspired me to put together a vinyl records tribute to the Traditional Ska of that era and place the spotlight on bands that helped keep Jamaica's original sound alive - as alive as the new bands…
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Episode 4 Side A - How To Love A Jamaican by Alexia Arthurs
Alexia Arthurs' "How to Love a Jamaican" is a collection of short stories focused on the Jamaican experience in both America and her native island of Jamaica. In this episode we dive into some music that pairs nicely with a reading of her book. Book: How to Love a Jamaican by Alexia Arthurs...
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Episode 3 Side B - A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James
Before dancehall music ruled Jamaica in the 1970s, DJs were "toasting and chatting" on instrumental versions of classic Jamaican songs. In this episode, we take inspiration from Marlon James' critically acclaimed and award winning novel "A Brief History of Seven Killings" to travel back in time…
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Summertime Episode
This is the special summertime episode, with cheerful Reggae music to help you get through these challenging times. We are all in this together, so stay strong and safe out there! I promise to do the same. Vinyl Records Played Freddie McGreggor - Rhythm So Nice Marcia Griffiths - Stepping out of...
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A journey through Jamaica's musical history as printed in books and vinyl records.
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