Better Must Come: Reggae As A New Social Movement

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Better Must Come: Reggae As A New Social Movement

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Abstract This thesis discusses the intertwining relationship between the rise of reggae music on a local and global scale, and the political efforts of both Michael Manley and Edward Seaga to close the gap between the rich and the poor. Central to Manley's success was the wavering support from cultural spokesperson and icon Bob Marley. This thesis will trace how reggae music was co-opted by political parties during the early seventies with the view of securing votes and constituencies. The co...

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Research Paper

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Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2010

Creator

Frethey, Cameron Blair

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https://hdl.handle.net/10289/4285

Related subjects

Reggae / social movement / Bob Marley / Jamaican politics

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