An Evening with Joe Boyd

Take a deep dive into the global stories behind some of the world’s most influential music with producer and author Joe Boyd at Books & Books in Coral Gables. Known for his work with artists like Nick Drake, Pink Floyd, Toots and the Maytals and R.E.M., Boyd presents And the Roots of Rhythm Remain, a wide-ranging exploration of how music from across continents has shaped popular sound as we know it.

An Evening with Joe Boyd takes place Tuesday, September 2. Admission is free, and copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.

Spanning locations from Havana and Lagos to Budapest and Rio, Boyd’s latest work traces the deep cultural and political currents that influenced genres from bossa nova to reggae. With decades of firsthand experience and behind-the-scenes stories, Boyd offers a global perspective on the rhythms and artists that continue to move the world.