Reggae

Description by OLDIES.com:

From the early manifestations of ska and rock steady to the stylistic variations of rockers, steppers, lovers rock, roots, nyahbingi, dub, dj, dancehall, ragga, jungle drum and bass, and beyond, reggae has had a profound influence on the music of our time. Now its rich, creative history is chronicled through exclusive interviews with many of reggae's most influential artists - from The Skatalites, Desmond Dekker, Marcia Griffiths, and the Itals to Black Uhuru, Eek-A-Mouse, Sister Carol, and Shaggy.

Told in the voices of reggae's major participants, these authoritative accounts chart the history, characteristics, and broad appeal of the music that originated in Jamaica, but has spread like wildfire throughout the world over the years to rise up in Africa and South America as well as England and America.