And the Roots of Rhythm Remain A Journey Through Global Music

A Financial Times, Irish Times, Mojo and Uncut Book of the Year. "I doubt I'll ever read a better account of the history and sociology of popular music than this one," writes Brian Eno. "Boyd's book is the Proust of music history - à la recherche of much music lost, here regained and affirmed in our present," adds the Observer.

Legendary producer and record label boss Joe Boyd has spent a lifetime travelling the globe and immersing himself in music. As one of the protagonists of the 'world music' movement of the 1980s, he has witnessed first-hand the growing popularity of music from Africa, India, Latin America, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe since the 1960s.

In this sweeping history, And the Roots of Rhythm Remain, Boyd documents a decade of encounters with the most extraordinary musicians and producers who have altered the course of music for us all. He explores the fascinating backstories to these sounds, arguing that personalities, events, and politics in places such as Havana, Lagos, Budapest, Kingston, and Rio are as colourful and momentous as anything that took place in New Orleans, Harlem, or Liverpool.

Moreover, Boyd shows how jazz, rhythm and blues, and rock 'n' roll would never have happened if it weren't for the notes and rhythms emanating from over the horizon. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true global origins of popular music.