Genre: Reggae
Reggae is a music unique to Jamiaca, but it ironically has its roots in New Orleans R&B. Reggae's direct forefather is ska, an uptempo, rhythmic variation based on the New Orleans R&B Jamaican musicians heard broadcast from the US on their transistor radios. Relying on skittering guitar and syncopated rhythms, ska was their interpretation of R&B and it was quite popular in the early '60s. (read more)
Albums
Featured Albums (view all Reggae albums)
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Linval Thompson: Ride On Dreadlocks 1975-77
2000 Blood and Fire -
Various Artists: Darker Than Blue: Soul From Jamdown 1973-1980
2001 Blood and Fire -
Various Artists: Serenity Dub, Vol.3.1: Organic Technology
1996 Incoming -
Sylford Walker, Welton Irie: Lamb's Bread International
2000 Blood and Fire -
Various Artists: Funky Kingston: Reggae Dance Floor Grooves 1968-74
2002 Trojan-Sanctuary -
Clancy Eccles: Reggae Revue At The VIP Club
2001 Jamaican Gold
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