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Naturally: The Crucial Contributions of Sonia Pottinger.

Authors :
WALKER, KLIVE
Source :
Caribbean Quarterly; Dec2010, Vol. 56 Issue 4, p65-85, 21p, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article discusses the history of Sonia Pottinger, who produced classic ska, rocksteady, and reggae recordings by artists such as Marcia Griffiths, Bob Andy, and the singing group Culture. It is argued that the history of women in reggae has often been overshadowed by the stories of male reggae artists, and the entire musical genre has been overshadowed by a glut of attention paid to reggae superstar Bob Marley. The rise of dancehall, which allowed some female artists to attain greater celebrity, is noted, and an overview of Pottinger's career is presented in this context.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00086495
Volume :
56
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Caribbean Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
58622408
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00086495.2010.11672382