0480 - From Ska to Reggae: Bob Marley and Jamaican Music
Course Description
In the recent cinematic release Bob Marley: One Love the king of reggae is depicted as a devote Rastafarian on a mission to bring peace to Jamaica during a time of political violence, and spread reggae beyond Jamaica. The narrative revolves around the writing, recording and marketing of the album Time Magazine called the best of album of the twentieth century, Exodus (1977), and touches on a few different musical eras of Marley’s life. This lecture will use the music of Bob Marley to trace the history of Jamaican music during his career (1962-1981). It will cover the influence of Rastafari and the political climate of Jamaica on his music, as well as his musical innovations and departures from other Jamaican musical practices as he sought to create an international sound that would resonate with diverse audiences around the world.
Instructor
Brent Hagerman teaches in the areas of cultural studies and religion. His research is on Jamaican music and religion, with a focus on reggae. He has published several articles on reggae, and two books: Bob Marley FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the King of Reggae (Backbeat, 2018), and King Yellowman: Meaningful Bodies in Jamaican Dancehall Culture (University of West Indies Press, 2021).
Location
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Community Pavilion (101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, ON)
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Parking is free.
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Download the facility map (PDF) to find facilities and parking lots.
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Check Grand River Transit for public transit locations, times and fees
Notes
- Lecture Time : 130-300 pm
- Lecture Cost: $14.00 + HST
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Participants must register for the class before the start date of the course. There will be no opportunity for purchase the day the class begins.
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Laurier’s online registration system accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Visa Debit, and MasterCard Debit.
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You will only be able to purchase 1 seat at the time of registration. If looking to register more than 1 person, each registrant will require their own account to complete the registration.
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Lectures are non-refundable
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Contact
Please email lall@wlu.ca with any questions