Solid Foundation presents a comprehensive oral history of reggae, based on interviews with over 100 artists from Jamaica, the UK and the US. It traces reggae’s roots in the 1950s and its global spread.

The oral narratives uncover landmark recordings, pivotal controversies and rivalries that shaped reggae’s sound and legacy. Readers will gain inside perspectives on the genre’s cultural impact and evolution.

Featuring over 100 previously unpublished photographs, the book offers a rare visual companion to the firsthand stories. Fans, music historians and cultural studies readers will find rich insights into the people and events behind the music.

• Interviews with 100+ reggae artists
• Detailed accounts of controversies & milestones
• Over 100 rare archival photographs

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