Reggae has always been more than music. It’s stories, history, culture and consciousness.
But what inspires the people creating the soundtrack to our lives?
What stories inspire the storytellers?
Welcome to Reggae Reads, a series exploring the books loved by reggae artists, musicians, producers and storytellers. Because art inspires art.
So, if you love reggae, books, or have ever thought “i wonder what they’re reading? This is for you.
From artists and producers to selectors, musicians, and cultural tastemakers, we ask the people behind the music to share the books that have stayed with them.
The books they love.
The books that changed them.
The books they’re reading right now.
Because behind every great artist is a life shaped by stories.
Discover the readers behind the riddims. This is Reggae Reads.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Each edition of Reggae Reads features someone who has helped shape reggae culture.
We’ll introduce you to who they are and take a look at the books on their shelf. Their recommendations become part of a growing reading list, a collection of stories chosen by the people who make the culture move.
You might discover a new side of your favourite artist. You might find your next great read. Either way, we’re building a different kind of bookshelf.
You’ll get a growing collection of books recommended by artists, selectors, producers, and people shaping reggae culture.
Different stories. Different voices. One shared love of the culture.