A unique survey into the use of proverbs in the lyrics of reggae music. Reggae Wisdom looks at the context and origins of these proverbs and how they reflect Jamaican culture, Rastafari ideology and, of course, the music that is that culture's unmistakable worldwide voice. Chapters are devoted to the history of reggae, the life and folk culture of Jamaica, the context of album cover art, promo materials, concert venues, performance styles, and much more.