THE ROUGH GUIDE TO REGGAE covers the entire span of recorded music in Jamaica - from 1950s mento and R&B through to dancehall and ragga. The ehapters chart the music's evolution, including ska, rocksteady, roots, dub, toasting. and lovers' rock, as well as reggae's offshoots in Britain. the US. and Africa.

The book takes its focus from the singers and DJs, the equally important producers and session musicians. and the sound systems. Throughout, there are interviews and
features on the major artists, and reviews of the best díses - both on CD and vinyl.

The authors, STEVE BARROW and PETER DALTON, have been involved in the music for over twenty years. Steve runs the hiqhly acclaimed Blood and Fire reissue label.

Extensive illustrations include images by top reggae photographers Adrian Boot and David Corio, plus 100s of classic record covers und reggae ephemera.