Dub poetry is a form of performance poetry of Jamaican origin, [1] which evolved out of dub music in Kingston, Jamaica, in the 1970s, [2] [3] as well as in London, England, and Toronto, …

Nov 13, 2023 · Dub poetry is a type of performance poetry that has its origins in Jamaica, though it is performed around the world. It is a fusion of speech, music and theatre that combines …

Dub poetry is a type of performance poetry that is spoken along with a specific, preselected musical backing. The music is usually inspired by Reggae rhythms, and the verse itself is …

Dub poetry emerged out of reggae culture in 1970s Kingston, and spoke to the everyday reality of the most downtrodden and disaffected members of society. Oku Onuora, birthname Orlando …

Apr 6, 2025 · Dub poetry includes lyrics and narrative poems on various subjects including protest against racism and police brutality, the celebration of sex, music, and ganja, and Rastafarian …

"Dub poetry," which is usually in Jamaican Creole, incorporates a music beat, often a reggae beat. It is often performed to an accompaniment of instrumental music, recorded or live. …

May 23, 2024 · Dub poetry is a specific kind of poetry or verse where built-in rhythm adds to the appeal of the performance or reading. This sort of poetry is most often associated with types of …

Mar 8, 2022 · I: Background: History and development of dub poetry -- The sources of word, sound and power -- Riddim and performance: the audio-visual parameters -- pt. II: Analysis: …

Jul 17, 2023 · Fusing elements of reggae, African drumming, and traditional Jamaican oral storytelling, Dub Poetry evolved as a powerful medium to convey powerful messages and …

Dub poetry is a form of performance poetry of West Indian origin which evolved out of Dub music consisting of spoken word over Reggae rhythms in Jamaica in the 1970s.