ABOUT THE AUTHOR
At the time of writing, Eleanor Wint was senior lecturer in the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona; and Carolyn Cooper, senior lecturer, Department of Heritage Studies.
SYNOPSIS
This lively collection of essays, coming out of the 1995 symposium held in Jamaica to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bob Marley's birth, is a distinctive contribution to the substantial body of knowledge on 'glocal' reggae that circulates in cyberspace and on the ground. 'Glocal' signifies the local specificity of reggae in its indigenous context of first production - Jamaica. 'Glocal' simultaneously acknowledges reggae's global dispersal and adaptation in other local contexts of consumption and transformation. Co-sponsored by the Bob Marley Foundation and the International Reggae Studies Centre at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica, the symposium provided an opportunity for scholars and cultural practitioners from Jamaica and around the world to consider the international flowering of reggae, particularly as manifested in the prolific career of Marley, Jamaica's most distinguished cultural ambassador. The essays in this text will attract readers from every spectrum. For the academics and the sophisticated 'layman', the papers serve as an initial base which allows critical discourse around Bob's lyrics, music, language and message, discourse which will increase as we become more and more aware of the timeliness and relevance of his existence in an increasingly turbulent world. Altogether, these essays suggest the breadth of Bob Marley's vision and the importance of his contribution to Jamaican society and world culture. Speaking from a variety of perspectives, the authors engage in a cross-cultural conversation, a reasoning that illuminates the many meanings of the work of the man whose birth we celebrate.
From Harvey River : Jamaican Book Review Lorna Goodison’s spellbinding memoir of her forebears, From Harvey River, combines family history with that of her beloved Jamaica. She describes how the Harveys settled the town named for them, how they met their respective spouses, and, in the case of her parents, how they adjusted to living in reduced circumstances in Kingston.
Free and Laughing: Spiritual insights in everyday moments : Jamaican Book Review Free and laughing presents a different way of looking at life – one that is detached, yet accepting and rooted in trust and love. When one lives life this way, one is free to laugh,love and trust. Life becomes a big playground, full of fun, joy and learning. Yes, you fall,there are scrapes, cuts and bruises, but when you are free and laughing, you picky ourself up and play again!
“Layers of Blackness”(Colourism in the African Diaspora) : Book Review Marcus Garvey’s observations in 1923 are an apt description of the topic of this book. But why write a book about colourism - a term that is rarely used in public spheres and a topic that is equally rarely discussed in private circles? As a journalist who writes predominantly about issues that impact the African Diaspora, I am acutely aware that a great deal of attention is devoted by community leaders to addressing issues of racism that disadvantage black communities and in fighting for social, economic and political equality that is routinely denied to people of colour.
Searching For The Best : Jamaican Book Review In "Searching for The Best," Hatcher takes snapshots of her life and biblical scripture and puts them into context to relate to the average reader, who must overcome his or her own hardship to achieve their goal. Although the book was written for people from all walks of life in any country
The Colour And Power Of Your Thoughts : Jamaican Book Review The inspirational genre is set to gain a talented and thoughtful newcomer in writer-thinker J.D. Gordon, who is scheduled to release his first, unique inspirational picture-and-quotations book. These thoughts are both witty and provocative and can be used by speechmakers and writers who need pertinent truths to illustrate their points or just to add ingredients to life.
Being One: High school, the next frontier. Volume 1 : Jamaican Book Review On Wednesday, September 4th, 1996, it is the first day of high school for Timberly, Barry, Stefania, Zaurah and Latrice in New York City. All come from various backgrounds that includes the regions of the Caribbean, Italy and the North Southern region of America that would add into the melting pot of their school. Yet, who said it would be easy? Stereotypes and prejudices arise even in one's family: Zaurah as a Rastafarian can attest to this. It may not be depicted now, but this book is the beginning of a Christian series. Under God's eyes, we are all one blood. .
No Name Just 216-513: Jamaican Book Review It is a sort of literary phenomenon when a Jamaican, or a person of any other nationality for that matter, has the inclination or literary aptitude or even the privilege to write a narrative for publication about his personal experiences as an inmate in a United States prison. The autobiographical account, “No Name Just 216-513”, is one such rarity.
