I'm about half way through this book (subtitled Dancehall Culture in Jamaica). It's pretty old, but I'm not too proud to admit I just got around to reading it. I should have read it a lot sooner. Aside from the fact Norman C. Stolzoff has pretty much written the book I want to write, it's fab. If you love dancehall, music history, or dare I say, are interested in the political economy of the Caribbean, this book is highly recommended. (OK, well, the first half is. I can't comment on the rest. I'll let you know.)
And isn't the title kind of perfect for this election eve?
Ok, sure, here's U Roy (though it's kind of maddening to listen to - gets kind of wobbly):
