Ring The Alarm: A History Of Sound System Culture

Afropop Worldwide

English - June 29, 2017 15:14 - 108 MB - ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
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In Jamaica, sound systems are more than just a stack of speakers blasting the latest tunes to an eager crowd. Over the last 70 years, they have touched all levels of society in Jamaica, determining the island’s popular taste and profoundly influencing the daily lives of its citizenry. This program explores the evolution of sound system culture, from the Jamaican genesis of the 1940s to its gradual impact on diaspora communities, and ultimately, its undeniable influence on the popular culture of nations overseas.

Produced by David Katz and Saxon Baird.

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[APWW #758]

Distributed 6/29/2017