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Reggae (/ ˈ r ɛ ɡ eɪ /) is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. The term also denotes the modern popular music of Jamaica and its diaspora. [1] A 1968 single by Toots and the Maytals, "Do the Reggay", was the first popular song to use the word reggae, effectively naming the genre and introducing it to a global audience.
This is a list of reggae musicians. This includes artists who have either been critical to the genre or have had a considerable amount of exposure (such as in the case of one that has been on a major label). Bands are listed by the first letter in their name (not including the words "a", "an", or "the"), and individuals are listed by last name.
The Wailers' popularity in Europe opened the door for other artists, and roots reggae artists became popular with punk rock fans. [1] When Jamaicans turned to dancehall, a lot of black, white and mixed roots reggae bands were formed in Europe. [1] Later on roots reggae made its way into the United States with the migration of Jamaicans to New York.
Robert Nesta Marley OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, he fused elements of reggae, ska and rocksteady and was renowned for his distinctive vocal and songwriting style. [2][3] Marley increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide and made him a ...
Reggae fusion. Reggae fusion is a mixture of reggae or dancehall with elements of other genres, such as hip hop, R&B, jazz, rock, drum and bass, punk or polka. [12] Although artists have been mixing reggae with other genres from as early as the early 1970s, it was not until the late 1990s when the term was coined.
Reggae. Occupation. Musician. Website. Official website. Mike Love is an American reggae musician and singer from Hawai'i. His 2014 record, Jah Will Never Leave I Alone, reached #3 on Billboard ' s Reggae chart. [1] He self-describes his style as "revolutionary consciousness music". [2]
Two years after their first album, Rebelution released their second full-length album, Bright Side of Life on August 4, 2009. Bright Side of Life was officially released and dominated the iTunes charts, reaching the #1 spot on iTunes in the Reggae music genre, and the #3 spot for Top Albums Downloaded in the United States in all genres of music.
Groundation in concert in Brussels October 20th 2018. Harrison Stafford (2013) Groundation performing at the 2006 Jamaican Reggae Festival in Kandel, Germany. Groundation is an American roots reggae band with jazz and dub influences, from Sonoma County in Northern California. It is named for Rastafarian ceremony of Grounation.