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British Reggae Revolution: Impact and Evolution
Evolution of Reggae Music in Britain
Concepts covered:Reggae music, British music scene, Desmond Decker, Israelites, Musical evolution
The chapter explores the evolution of reggae music in Britain, from its humble beginnings as a novelty to its integration into mainstream culture, with artists like Desmond Decker and the Israelites playing a pivotal role in its rise to popularity.
Question 1
How did reggae reflect Britain's cultural changes?
Question 2
How did reggae influence future music genres?
Question 3
What genres did reggae merge with in the 70s?
Impact of Reggae Music in the 60s and 70s
Concepts covered:Reggae music, 60s and 70s, Influence, Protest music, Rebellious sentiments
Reggae music in the late 60s and early 70s, exemplified by hits like Israelites, inspired a new generation with its melodic tunes, influencing both the West Indian community and white working-class fans. The music not only entertained but also served as a form of protest against injustice, resonating with rebellious sentiments among listeners.
Question 4
How did reggae music affect British youth's cultural expressions?
Question 5
Which groups adopted reggae as part of their identity?
Question 6
What genre influenced the late 60s music scene?
Influential Jamaican Records and the Birth of Reggae in Britain
Concepts covered:Jamaican records, reggae music business, Chris Blackwell, Sugar Miner, Ska music
The chapter discusses the impact of Jamaican records on teenage Britain in the 1960s, highlighting the role of producers like Chris Blackwell in shaping the reggae music business. It also delves into the influence of artists like Sugar Miner on the British reggae scene and the marketing strategies used to promote Ska music.
Question 7
What influenced the British reggae scene?
Question 8
How were Jamaican records distributed in England?
Question 9
What was Ska music called in England?
Evolution of Jamaican Music in Britain
Concepts covered:Ska performers, Jamaican music, British pop charts, reggae business challenges, Jamaican artists
The chapter discusses the early arrival of Ska performers in Britain in the 1960s, the influence of Jamaican music on the British pop charts, and the challenges faced by Jamaican artists in the British reggae business in the 70s.
Question 10
Why did Jamaican artists struggle financially in Britain?
Question 11
What did the reggae singer request from the BBC?
Question 12
What year did Ska first chart in Britain?
Evolution of Jamaican Music in the British Music Scene
Concepts covered:Jamaican music, British music scene, remixing, orchestral sounds, racial oppression
The chapter discusses the challenges faced by Jamaican music in gaining acceptance in the British music scene, highlighting the snobbery and racialism it encountered. Producers resorted to remixing Jamaican recordings with orchestral sounds to make them more appealing to the British audience.
Question 13
How did producers modify Jamaican music for British audiences?
Question 14
What was largely absent in British school curricula in the 70s?
Question 15
Why did first-generation British-born blacks reject anglicising themselves?
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