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MPAL Exhibits 2023-2024: Reggae

Documents exhibits at the Music and Performing Arts Library during the 2023-2024 academic year.

About This Exhibit

July's exhibit observes the rich history and diversity of reggae music, with particular emphasis on some of the most influential reggae artists and musical groups.  These include Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Black Uhuru and Lee "Scratch" Perry.  While reggae is often categorized by a heavy four beat rhythm and laid-back tempo, its roots can be traced to Jamaican musical genres, most notably ska and rocksteady. This exhibit also contains resources which focus on reggae's close association to Rastafarianism and other information about International Reggae Day, which is celebrated each July 1.

Pictures from the Reggae Exhibit

Exhibit case with three shelves with contents from the MPAL collection about reggae music and by reggae artists such as Black Uhuru and Lee "Scratch" Perry.  The case includes books, plus video and audio materials.

Exhibit case with three shelves with contents from the MPAL collection about reggae music and by reggae artists such as Bob Marley and The Heptones.  The case includes books, DVDs and audio materials.

Exhibit case with three shelves with contents from the MPAL collection about reggae music and by reggae artists such as Bruce Ruffin and Slim Smith.  The case includes books, plus video and audio materials.

Photo of the three main cases from the Reggae exhibit, which includes books, scores, CDs and DVDs.

Featured Items in the Exhibit