Wax Poetics Anthology Volume 1

Great reading for the music enthusiast!

I picked this up a few weeks ago, and have to say I've been floored by the content. I've been a subscriber to the terrific WP magazine for only about a year now, and this Anthology helped me to catch up with some of what I'd missed. It starts with amazing interviews with the biggest named in Funk/Soul/Jazz drumming--the men who's drumming has built the core of the sampling culture that followed their generations work. Further articles delve into Hip-hop and Dub Reggae. Since all this may inspire you to increase your own collection of delicious vinyl, they even have a DIY article on building record shelves.Essential reading for lovers of old-school Hip-hop, Funky Jazz, Funk, or music in general.

I bought this book because I love the magazine. Unfortunately, I never could bring myself to read it because the print is microscopic. As much as I like the content, writing, and photography, I can't rate it higher. The hardcover looks great, pictures are beautiful, but ill just stick to the magazines from now on.

Un libro que responde al espiritu de la revista, impulsando esa visión de la música que no se termina en el marketing, sino comprendiendola como un fenomeno sociologico complejo.

Amazing volume. Worth the price.