From Kingston to the World: Jamaica's Music History And Chart-Topping Journey 1960-1985: "The Island Sound That Defined a Generation & Shaped the Worl

By Professor K

Professor K's - The Island Sound That Shaped the World
From the bustling streets of Kingston to the far corners of the globe, Jamaica's music has carried a beat that changed the world. This definitive journey traces the island's chart-topping history from 1960 to 1985, a quarter-century that gave birth to ska's joyous horns, rocksteady's irresistible sway, and reggae's deep, unshakable heartbeat.

Packed with vivid commentary, rich historical detail, and a year-by-year record of Jamaica's most influential hits, this book celebrates the pioneers, poets, and unsung heroes who shaped the soundtrack of a generation.

Here you'll find Laurel Aitken's swagger, Millie Small's smile, The Skatalites' thunder, Bob Marley's rallying cry, Jimmy Cliff's soaring optimism, alongside dozens of rare gems that never crossed borders but remain treasures of the island's soul.

From Kingston to the World is more than a chronicle of songs. It's the story of how gospel's harmony, mento's lilt, calypso's wit, American R&B's grit, and jazz's improvisation fused in the heat of Kingston's studios to create a sound that could not be contained.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering the roots of Jamaican music for the first time, this is your essential guide to the hits, the history, and the heartbeat of the island sound that defined a generation and shaped the world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FM3VDLPW
• ISBN13: 9798297530201
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"