About Dub poetry
Dub poetry is a music genre that emerged in Jamaica in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of poetry, roots reggae and performance poetry.
From Wikipedia
Dub poetry is a form of performance poetry of Jamaican origin, which evolved out of dub music in Kingston, Jamaica, in the 1970s, as well as in London, England, and Toronto, Canada, cities which have large populations of Caribbean immigrants. The term "Dub Poetry" was coined by Dub artist Linton Kwesi Johnson in 1976, and further popularized by artist Oku Onoura, which consists of spoken word over reggae rhythms, originally found on the backing or "version" side of a twelve- or seven-inch vinyl record.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Dub poetry.
- ↑ poetry
- ↑ roots reggae
- ↑ performance poetry
Frequently asked questions
What is Dub poetry?
Dub poetry is a music genre that emerged in Jamaica in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of poetry, roots reggae and performance poetry.
Where and when did Dub poetry originate?
Dub poetry originated in Jamaica in the 1970s.