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reggae, style of popular music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s and quickly emerged as the country’s dominant music. By the 1970s it had become an international style that was particularly popular in Britain, the United States, and Africa.
- Bob Marley
A month later he died of cancer. Although his songs were...
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- Bob Marley
Reggae has spread to many countries around the world, often incorporating local instruments and fusing with other genres. In November 2018 UNESCO added the "reggae music of Jamaica" to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity .
Bob Marley took reggae to a worldwide audience. It originated on a small Carribean island and grew to become a global phenomenon recognised as a cultural institution by UNESCO, the story of...
Jul 1, 2023 · It came from just one island, but reggae music has become a worldwide phenomenon – so pervasive that you might not even know it’s there.
Oct 15, 2011 · Reggae, a genre originating in Jamaica, has become a global phenomenon recognised by UNESCO as a cultural institution. Its roots can be traced back to the social upheaval in post-war Jamaica, and it has grown exponentially over the years, encompassing various styles and influencing artists worldwide.
Jamaica is known around the world for the diversity and rhythmic originality of its folk and popular music genres. These include Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae of course, Dub and Dancehall (see box). Few countries have had such a major impact on the global music scene over the past 65 years.
Reggae, synonymous with Jamaican music, is a vibrant mosaic of styles, encompassing the folk-inspired Mento of the 1950s, the soul-stirring Jamaican Gospel, the upbeat rhythms of Ska, the smooth melodies of Rocksteady, and the anthemic Festival Songs.
