»In 1981, my husband and I started going to Jamaica with the sole purpose of getting involved in reggae music...« Read Beth's story.

Also read an interview with Beth done by Scott C.

Beth can be contacted by e-mail; bethkingston@rogers.com

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The long awaited and highly anticipated. A book full of style, wicked an wild! A unique reading experience filled with photos and information on the dancehall era that influenced people and music all over the world.

The new book from Beth Lesser has gotten rave reviews and it is quite clear why. There has been no book on reggae like this before. Click here for more information and to read reviews of it! Bim!

Having visited Jamaica several times in the 80's Beth photographed several of Jamaicas hottest artist when they were at their prime. Her photos can be seen on numerous album covers and in magazines/books. For a selection of photos go to the gallery.

Beth's magazine Reggae Quarterly and her book on King Jammy's are regarded to be some of the best literature ever written on reggae. The new book Dancehall - The Rise of Jamaican Dancehall Culture will surely be held in as high regard. Click on the link for more information on Beth's reggae writings.

The originators of reggae need your help and support. Many of the vintage artists worked under highly unethical and unfair conditions. There were no written contracts and  most of the royalties went to the producer, rather than the artist.

Read more here what you can do to help out the people that created the music that has given us so much joy!