---
product_id: 509934835
title: "Chris BlackwellThe Islander: My Life in Music and Beyond"
brand: "paul morley"
price: "25933CFA"
currency: XOF
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/509934835-chris-blackwellthe-islander-my-life-in-music-and-beyond
store_origin: SN
region: Senegal
---

# Chris BlackwellThe Islander: My Life in Music and Beyond

**Brand:** paul morley
**Price:** 25933CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Chris BlackwellThe Islander: My Life in Music and Beyond by paul morley
- **How much does it cost?** 25933CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/509934835-chris-blackwellthe-islander-my-life-in-music-and-beyond)

## Best For

- paul morley enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted paul morley brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Chris BlackwellThe Islander: My Life in Music and Beyond

## Images

![Chris BlackwellThe Islander: My Life in Music and Beyond - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T1/images/I/41vWnFxG4EL.jpg)
![Chris BlackwellThe Islander: My Life in Music and Beyond - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T1/images/I/513mlSw4ObL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    An Amazing Life
  

*by D***. on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 3, 2022*

When he was 18, Chris Blackwell set out on a boating expedition with friends and ran out of gas in a remote section off the coast of Jamaica. It was 1955. One of his friends ventured to the shore but came back bloody and scared.  There was nowhere to go.  The island there was all thorns and mangroves with almost no beach and the tide was rising.  They were stranded.  The next day Chris set out on foot walking for miles on cracked hard dry ground.  In one section the ground appeared to be moving - it was a writhing mass of hundreds of thousands of crabs.  If they chose to come at him as predators, there was no escape.  After miles and many hours he spotted a tiny, lopsided shack held together by string.  He was weak and desperately thirsty and thought he was hallucinating. Then he saw the first Rastafari he had ever seen in his life:  The Man's hair was long, matted, and looked like tree bark.  His clothes looked as if he had made them himself.  Blackwell was terrified.  He had been told stories of what could happen to him when encountering these people. He thought this was the end, as these people had been horribly mistreated by white people for centuries.  But he sensed an ethereal gentleness about the man.  He gave him water and fixed a place for him to sleep.When Chris woke up, he saw five more Rastafari Men in the hut, all sitting around reading softly from the Bible.  They offered him food.  Blackwell was overcome by the incredible, mystic gentleness that surrounded him there.Several years later, Chris Blackwell became an icon of music by bringing the sounds of these people to the World.  He worked most famously with Bob Marley but there were many, many others and his Record Company brought Reggae to the World.  I wish I could have been a fly on the wall that day Bob Marley, Peter Tosh & Bunny Wailer walked into his London Office.  By all accounts, it was a powerful sight: Like Three Kings walking in.  Other musicians such as U2, Traffic, John Martyn, Nick Drake & Black Uhuru were on his label.  Blackwell grew up with neighbors like Errol Flynn,  Ian Fleming, and other legends before becoming a legend himself.  What a Life.  What a Book.  Amazing Adventures.  The sections on Bob Marley brought tears to my eyes.  One Love ❤

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    A Really Great Read
  

*by B***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 24, 2023*

I loved reading this book. Spencer Davis, Traffic, Bob Marley, Robert Palmer, Grace Jones  were some of my favorite artists/groups and Chris Blackwell made it all happen. So great to read about a record label head who was a so creative and a great music man. he was not all about the numbers but all about the music. Great stories about some great records, artists and music.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Essential music history read
  

*by J***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 23, 2022*

I have long admired Chris Blackwell, at the same time wanted to know more about his upbringing and inspiration. This book tells the whole story, and is very well written and compelling. I highly recommend it.

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/509934835-chris-blackwellthe-islander-my-life-in-music-and-beyond](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/509934835-chris-blackwellthe-islander-my-life-in-music-and-beyond)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Senegal*
*Store origin: SN*
*Last updated: 2026-01-29*