Beats of the Heart: Roots Rock Reggae (1977)

ALL 01/01/1977 (en) Music, Documentary 52 Min
  • Release
    01/01/1977
  • Production
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  • Original title
    Beats of the Heart: Roots Rock Reggae
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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Overview

'Roots Rock Reggae' depicts an unforgettable moment in Jamaica's history when music defined the island's struggles and immortalized its heroes. Director Jeremy Marre films Bob Marley and the Wailers, and Lee 'Scratch' Perry record in his legendary Black Ark studio with The Upsetters. Jimmy Cliff rehearses with Sly and Robbie, while Inner Circle's historic live gig is recorded on the violent Kingston streets. The legendary Abyssinians harmonize their haunting Rastafarian songs; Joe Higgs (formerly Bob Marley's teacher) plays and talks; majestic toaster U Roy raps alongside The Mighty Diamonds, and Third World record in a Kingston studio. There is also early archive footage of Toots and the Maytals, and Haile Selessie's royal visit to Jamaica while police and thieves battle it out on the streets, and the ghettos erupt in violence. 1977: An extraordinary year for Reggae music.

  1. Jeremy Marre

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Paul O'Dell

    Editor

  4. Jeremy Marre

    Producer



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Beats of the Heart: Roots Rock Reggae (1977) 52 Min

ALL 01/01/1977 (en)
Music, Documentary
  • Release 01/01/1977
  • Production
  • Original title Beats of the Heart: Roots Rock Reggae
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

'Roots Rock Reggae' depicts an unforgettable moment in Jamaica's history when music defined the island's struggles and immortalized its heroes. Director Jeremy Marre films Bob Marley and the Wailers, and Lee 'Scratch' Perry record in his legendary Black Ark studio with The Upsetters. Jimmy Cliff rehearses with Sly and Robbie, while Inner Circle's historic live gig is recorded on the violent Kingston streets. The legendary Abyssinians harmonize their haunting Rastafarian songs; Joe Higgs (formerly Bob Marley's teacher) plays and talks; majestic toaster U Roy raps alongside The Mighty Diamonds, and Third World record in a Kingston studio. There is also early archive footage of Toots and the Maytals, and Haile Selessie's royal visit to Jamaica while police and thieves battle it out on the streets, and the ghettos erupt in violence. 1977: An extraordinary year for Reggae music.

  1. Jeremy Marre

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Paul O'Dell

    Editor

  4. Jeremy Marre

    Producer