Wax Poetics Anthology Vol.2

In response to the high demand for the publications elusive back issues, the Wax Poetics Anthology Volume 1 serves as the answer to every collectors dream. Wax Poetics has compiled their favorite articles from Issues 1 through 5 and are giving them new life via this full-color, hardbound edition.

In just five years, Wax Poetics has become the premier magazine for avid record collectors and general music connoisseurs alike by illuminating the golden era of music while recontextualizing todays music world. Much like the records they cover, Wax Poetics issues have themselves become quite collectible.

In response to the high demand for the publications elusive back issues, the Wax Poetics Anthology Volume 1 serves as the answer to every collectors dream. Wax Poetics has compiled their favorite articles from Issues 1 through 5 and are giving them new life via this full-color, hardbound edition. By enhancing past editions by means of new illustrations, photographs, and an appendix of discographies, both dedicated followers and music fans formerly unaware of the magazines presence will be able to appreciate this comprehensive collection of insightful articles. From jazz and hip-hop heavyweights to soul and funk session musicians, the Wax Poetics Anthology delivers an eclectic blend of quality journalism and musical history.

Highlights
James Browns drummers Clyde Stubblefield and JabO Starks, bassist Sweet Charles, and vocalist Marva Whitney
Jazz genius Charles Mingus
Funky drummers Idris Muhammad and Pretty Purdie
Salsa giant Fania Records
Reggae producers Clive Chin and King Tubby
Golden-era hip-hop producers Prince Paul, Da Beatminerz, Diamond D, and Wu-Tangs the RZA
Films Wild Style and Style Wars
Breakbeat bootleg Ultimate Breaks & Beats
Rare-record reviews