Dancehall in Print // Authors and Academia
It takes many moving pieces for dancehall reggae culture to evolve and continue to be innovative. With varying levels of visibility, appeal, and entertainment value, each player has a crucial role in maintaining and sustaining the culture's history, current trajectory, and future impact. THE MUSIC The producers, musicians, selectors, songwriters, artists, and engineers. THE INDUSTRY The business managers, promoters, event organizers, record labels, streaming platforms, and distribution services. THE CULTURE Innovators like dancers and influencers. THE SUPPORTERS Investors, sponsors, organizations, media, bloggers, podcasters, and advocates. Then there is the segment of support that exists IN PRINT: in theory, in classrooms and universities, and articles. The dancehall academia, thought leaders, professors, and authors. For your reference, we have curated a list of dancehall books (non-fiction, children's, and fiction) from the last 25 years. These texts support the culture by d...