Young, Gifted & Black: The Story of Trojan Records

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Music Styles, Reggae, Reference, Discography & Buyer&, Theory & Criticism, History & Criticism
Cover of the book Young, Gifted & Black: The Story of Trojan Records by Michael de Koningh, Laurence Cane-Honeysett, Music Sales Limited
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Author: Michael de Koningh, Laurence Cane-Honeysett ISBN: 9781787591042
Publisher: Music Sales Limited Publication: July 19, 2018
Imprint: Omnibus Press Language: English
Author: Michael de Koningh, Laurence Cane-Honeysett
ISBN: 9781787591042
Publisher: Music Sales Limited
Publication: July 19, 2018
Imprint: Omnibus Press
Language: English

When it was formed, Trojan Records epitomised the punk DIY ethic over a decade before 1976. With a blizzard of individual labels and a marketing strategy that involved selling product out of the backs of vans, the company spearheaded the injection of reggae and ska into the vein of British youth consciousness.

In its first brief six-year incarnation, Trojan produced nearly 30 hit singles, created the legendary compilation series Tighten Up and launched new acts like Jimmy Cliff, Desmond Dekker, Ken Boothe, The Pioneers, Bob And Marcia, Greyhound and Dave And Ansell Collins, all against a background of cut-throat politics, cultural division and prejudice.

Featuring a comprehensive discography, Young, Gifted And Black is the official story of Trojan Records, lifting the lid on the scheming, backbiting and sheer seat-of-the-pants inspiration that made the label such a powerful force for black UK music.

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When it was formed, Trojan Records epitomised the punk DIY ethic over a decade before 1976. With a blizzard of individual labels and a marketing strategy that involved selling product out of the backs of vans, the company spearheaded the injection of reggae and ska into the vein of British youth consciousness.

In its first brief six-year incarnation, Trojan produced nearly 30 hit singles, created the legendary compilation series Tighten Up and launched new acts like Jimmy Cliff, Desmond Dekker, Ken Boothe, The Pioneers, Bob And Marcia, Greyhound and Dave And Ansell Collins, all against a background of cut-throat politics, cultural division and prejudice.

Featuring a comprehensive discography, Young, Gifted And Black is the official story of Trojan Records, lifting the lid on the scheming, backbiting and sheer seat-of-the-pants inspiration that made the label such a powerful force for black UK music.

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