The Beginning of the Beginning is the complete history of reggae, from the Jamaican innovators of the 1940s to the stars of the 21st century. David Katz took a deep dive into Rastafari culture and conducted more than 300 interviews with musicians and witnesses of the era, who compiled a vivid account of artists such as The Skatalites, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Jimmy Cliff and Lee Perry. The book traces the entire evolution of Jamaican pop music. music including ska, rocksteady, dub, dancehall, ragga and many other origins and subgenres of reggae. An ideal book for anyone who wants to learn everything about the most peaceful music on the planet.