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Reggae
Reggae is a genre of popular music that originated in Jamaica during the late 1960s, evolving from ska and rocksteady into one of the world’s most influential musical styles.
Characterised by offbeat rhythms, prominent basslines and socially conscious lyrics, reggae became a global cultural force through artists such as Bob Marley and the Wailers, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Toots and the Maytals, Burning Spear and Black Uhuru.
Closely associated with Rastafarianism, reggae has addressed themes of spirituality, freedom, social justice and resistance while profoundly influencing rock, punk, hip-hop, dub, electronic music and pop. Today, reggae remains one of Jamaica’s greatest cultural exports and a cornerstone of modern music.
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More About Reggae
Reggae is a genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s, distinguished by its syncopated rhythms, prominent basslines and lyrics exploring themes such as love, spirituality, politics and social justice.
Among the most influential reggae artists are Bob Marley and the Wailers, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Toots and the Maytals, Burning Spear, Black Uhuru, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs and Lee "Scratch" Perry.
Reggae evolved from ska and rocksteady by adopting a slower tempo, heavier basslines and a stronger emphasis on the offbeat rhythm, while often incorporating socially and politically conscious themes.