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The History of Reggae & Dancehall in New England
A first-person history of the New England reggae and dancehall scene, documented since the mid-1990s by Boston-based photographer Bobby Shakes.
Questions & Answers
Who documents and photographs the New England reggae scene?
Bobby Shakes (Orett Robinson), a Bristol-born, Boston-based editorial photographer and broadcaster, has documented the New England reggae and dancehall scene since the mid-1990s. His archive on bobbyshakes.com spans 30 years of live music photography and thousands of shows across reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop.