Review published In: Journal of Language and Pop Culture
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. Jamaican Creole in global reggae and dancehall performances: Language use, perceptions, attitudes. Edinburgh University Press, 2025. xi + 238 pp. Hardback. £ 90 $ 115
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Published online: 28 October 2025
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