Hawks, Noel -& Jah Floyd-
The Birth Of Ska From Mento To Studio One
Noel Hawks and Jah Floyd collaborated and compiled and penned this magnificent tribute to the history of the Jamaican recording industry - 'The Birth Of Ska - From Mento To Studio One.' The 188 page hardback book, illustrated throughout with period photos, artifacts and record labels, dives into the birth and growth of the Jamaican recording industry. Records have played an integral part in the history of Jamaican music and the importance of making records, as opposed to making music, can never be overstated. These are the stories, told through first-hand accounts wherever possible, of the men and women, manufacturers, musicians, arrangers and record producers, who made the records and who made the sound of reggae available worldwide. It is an absolutely crucial survey of the origins of the Jamaican music industry replete with chapter and verse quotes from many of the pivotal movers and shakers. A wealth of new information providing an intriguing insight into the development of ska, rock steady and reggae, expertly marshalled: this is a book whose time has come.