Resist(d)ance

Resistance and Dance within the Postcolonial Lives of Jamaican Dancehall Street Dancers

Autor*innen

• Cyrielle Tamby

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• 124 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

• Ethnographie

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The emergence of Dancehall music in Jamaica, particularly in Kingston's inner city, reflects the complex social dynamics following the country's independence and racial conflicts post-1962. Initially celebrated, this genre evolved in the 1980s, becoming a significant cultural expression for marginalized communities. Dancehall transcended music, embodying a lifestyle that captured the struggles and resilience of its people, highlighting the intersections of culture, identity, and social issues within Jamaican society.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Paperback