The World of Reggae Featuring Bob Marley: Treasures from Roger Steffens' Reggae Archives

This publication, produced for an exhibition by the same name, presents highlights nearly a hundred Jamaican artists and musical developments, telling the story of those who took Reggae from its small island roots and transformed it into a global culture. Selected from the internationally renowned collection of Reggae authority Roger Steffens, the exhibition covers forty years of Jamaican musical history, beginning with Ska and moving through the Rock Steady, Reggae, Dub, DJ (rap), Lovers Rock, Two-tone and Ska Revival, Dub Poetry, and the present-day Dancehall and Raggamuffin styles. Documenting Reggae’s living history are thousands of artifacts, including material from its greatest proponent, Bob Marley, The Reggae King, celebrating Jamaica’s musical creativity.

Publisher: Global Treasures (January, 2001)
ISBN 978-0970791306
Paperback, 95 pages
11.1 x 11 x 0.5 in.