The Book of Exodus: The Making and Meaning of Bob Marley and the Wailers’ Album of the Century – Book Review
About the Book Follow the Sacred Journey to Create One of the Lasting Musical Masterpieces of Our Time. Bob Marley is one of our most important and influential artists. Recorded in London after an assassination attempt on his life sent Marley into exile from Jamaica, Exodus is the most lasting testament to his social conscience. […]
Rude Boy: Once Upon a Time in Jamaica – Book Review
About the Book Chris Salewicz first visited Jamaica in 1978. It was a life-changing experience, and over the next twenty years he was to return many times. The Island of Springs’ has a population of only 3 million but an impact on the world that far outweighs its size: from Bob Marley and reggae; through […]
Reggae Explosion: The Story of Jamaican Music – Book Review
About the Book Reggae—a potent blend of Caribbean folk, American rock ‘n’ soul, Rastafarianism, and politics—is more than just a style of music: it’s a cultural movement. With more than 400 illustrations, many from the world’s most comprehensive reggae archive (based on Chris Blackwell’s Islandlife collection), Reggae Explosion charts the course of the rhythmic revolution […]
Bob Marley: The Untold Story – Book Review
About the Book What was it about Bob Marley that made him so popular in a world dominated by rock ’n’ roll? How is it that he not only has remained the single most successful reggae artist ever, but also has become a shining beacon of radicalism and peace to generation after generation of fans? […]
Jamaica Travel Advice Q & A: I’m looking for advice on Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay or Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa
We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: I travel to Jamaica for 3 weeks in the summer and I’m looking for some advice on Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay or Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa. Both hotels seem very nice and have great facilities. Does […]
