In a few days, I'll be flying out to Jamaica to present some of my research at the International Reggae Conference. (More info here.) Much of my scholarly work focuses on the phenomenology of dub, so I'm very excited to (finally!) see the island and hang out with my academic peers. The conference is not exclusively academic, however - it also features live reggae performances and a dancehall fashion show. Check it out even if you aren't in JA - you'll be able to watch online. Speakers this year include David Katz (author of People Funny Boy: The Genius of Lee "Scratch" Perry), Olivia "Babsy" Grange (Jamaican Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports) and Edward Seaga (former Jamaican Prime Minister). Should be awesome.
In honor of the IRC, I thought I'd share some of my favorite dubs. Enjoy:
"Rainy Night Dub" - Lee "Scratch" Perry
"Dub the Right Way" - King Tubby & Soul Syndicate
"Angolian Chant" - Joe Gibbs & the Professionals
"I'm All Right" - Keith Hudson
"Red Shift" - Scientist
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