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King Alpha's Song in a Strange Land|Jason Wilson

King Alpha's Song in a Strange Land : The Roots and Routes of Canadian Reggae

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Overview

When Jackie Mittoo and Leroy Sibbles migrated from Jamaica to Toronto in the early 1970s, the musicians brought reggae with them, sparking the flames of one of Canada's most vibrant music scenes. Professional reggae musician and scholar Jason Wilson tells the story of how reggae brought black and white youth together, opening up a cultural dialogue between Jamaican migrants and Canadians along the city's ethnic frontlines. This underground subculture rebelled against the status quo, broke through the bonds of race, eased the acculturation process, and made bands such as Messenjah and the Sattalites household names for a brief but important time.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780774862271
  • ISBN-10: 0774862270
  • Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
  • Publish Date: January 2020
  • Page Count: 362

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