Refer to Extract 1 in the insert. Analyse the representation of Jamaican Reggae music and
musicians such as Bob Marley in this MOJO front cover. (5 marks)
In the MOJO magazine cover of Bob Marley, he is represented as a kind and open person. The natural lighting used on the artists face and the broad smile and body language help to convey this idea of openness. Reggae has been presented as very exoctic and vibrant, with the colours of reggae being used (red, yellow, green). These colours are closely associated with reggae music, so if people didn't know who the artist was, they could guess the genre of music he produces. This form of music is a counter stereotype as it is usually rock musicians presented on MOJO magazines.
The magazine also talks about the struggle of artists, in true MOJO fashion. At the top of the magazine 'Bowie, the lost album' and 'From gang war, to love' This shows the darker side to the music industry and how the artists have struggled in their carreer, in true MOJO style, a stereotype they have built up over the years.
Good. Mark 3 out of 5 It seems from the mark scheme (below) that we may get a covermount, after all, so do analyse that.
ReplyDeleteResponses should analyse representations of Jamaican Reggae music and musicians in the extract from MOJO Magazine, for example:
the image of Bob Marley has been shot and selected to connote his openness and friendliness – he directly addresses the camera with a smile, he is shot in natural light, he wears very ‘ordinary’ clothing, and his stance is very unaggressive.
the cover line ‘From gang war to one love’ connotes the violent social background of Jamaican Reggae music and anchors the meaning of the photograph, presenting Bob Marley as a man of peace
the crumpled monochrome photograph of Jamaican sound systems suggests that Jamaican Reggae comes out of poverty and has an authenticity due to these roots
the selection of a photograph of highly decorated sound systems suggests that Jamaican Reggae comes out of a folk tradition with a rich heritage of creativity