Whenever we hear the word “Reggae” we think of dreadlocks and non-violence. But this music genre, born in the 1960s, goes far beyond all clichés. The most popular Jamaican music continues to evolve and to expand its influence all around the world. The word “Reggae” was used for the first time in the songs “Do…
Reggae is one of the most fascinating music genres. Originally sourcing from Jamaica in the 1960’s, this wonderful style of jazz, blues, mento and calypso music mash-up has been successful the world over. Reggae has traveled the world with its influence and has been responsible for some of the most influential songs and bands from…
The original sound of reggae (pre-reggae), played in Jamaica in the early 1960’s, originated largely by the island’s resort and studio players who came together to form The Skatalites. The early hits from The Wailing Wailers, such as “One Cup Of Coffee,” “Simmer Down,” and the original “One Love” are all great examples of ska…
According to Google Insights Reggae Top 10 Cities Interested in Reggae is:
Dub Poetry is performance poetry originating from the West Indies. This genre advanced from dub music consisting of the “spoken word” over reggae balanced rhythm. Dub Poetry was started in Jamaica in the 1970’s. Compared to Dee Jaying (also referred to as Toasting), which advertises the usage of the spoken word, the Dub Poet’s blazing inferno of words are normally…
The Rastafarian movement In the 1930’s there came about a movement many refer to as the Rastafarian movement. By the time it was 2001, there were as many as 24,020 people identifying themselves as Rastafarians according to the Jamaican census. In the 21st century, according to another source, they made up of 5 percent of the…
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Interesting. Wasn’t expecting to see Brazil on this list 4 times! Glad Toronto is representing and Keeping Reggae alive and strong in CANADA and Abroad! 🙂
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This is interesting. Based on recent interactions with fans of Reggae on social media I would have thought more cities from Europe and Africa. Would love to get the metrics to validate this. Good info nonetheless.