All Crews
Author | : Brian Belle-Fortune |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-11-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 1913231461 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781913231460 |
Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: All Crews is a comprehensive exploration of jungle/drum & bass. The book offers a detailed and immersive journey into the history, culture, and evolution of this influential genre. Author Brian Belle-Fortune delves into the origins of jungle, tracing its roots back to the UK sound system and rave culture of the 80s and 90s. He also provides a rich tapestry of firsthand accounts, interviews, and anecdotes from key figures. All Crews also addresses issues such as race, identity, and gender within the scene and delves into the global impact of jungle/drum & bass. Initially published in 1999, All Crews was considered the definitive snapshot of jungle's earliest years but quickly went out of print, becoming cult reading. This new edition features the complete updated text from previous books, plus fresh writing about how it continues to grow and recruit new devotees. All Crews captures the essence of jungle drum & bass, making it an essential read for fans, historians, and anyone intereste