Haven't seen the show (yet) but would like to add 2 cents' worth: I wish you wouldn't say its a racial divide. I love dub, and have since the 70's, but have never been a dancehall fan...too hyper and not reflective enough for me...certainly not a racial thing, however...(maybe dancehall is too coke for my ganja sensibilities, or too 1980's...It may also have something to do with not using live bands as much...)I love Bad Brains, Fela, Japanoise, modern electronica, Brazillian sex music, No Wave, John Coletrane, etc. etc, and was an original Slits fan from back in the day-even was excited about Return of the Giant Slits Afro-funk leanings, but dancehall just doesn't do it for me...but I will defend to the death your right to like it... :)
From: "Lani Smith"S I
think it's a real division between dancehall/dub and punk/rock. Seriously,
what's a real Slits fan to expect!!? Dare I say it's a racial divide?? This
begs the question of venues, and how much they play music, or draw audiences
that "cross over". I also wonder why people resist, after all these years
the seamless (in my mind) and beautiful blend of musical styles.
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