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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.
This is a list of notable roots reggae musicians, singers and producers. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
Pages in category "Jamaican reggae musicians" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 343 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Bob Marley, a musical icon, elevated reggae music from a Jamaican sound to a global phenomenon. Many years after his death, Marley continues to be one of the most admired musicians around the globe.
M. Mad Cobra; David Madden (musician) Anita Mahfood; Bambaata Marley; Bob Marley; Cedella Marley; Damian Marley; Jo Mersa Marley; Ky-Mani Marley; Rita Marley; Sharon Marley
Buju Banton was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in an area known as Barbican Road, Kingston 8.Buju is a nickname given to him by his mother as a child. Banton is a Jamaican word that refers to someone who is a respected storyteller, and it was adopted by Myrie in tribute to the deejay Burro Banton, whom he admired as a child. [10]
Jimmy Cliff was born James Chambers on 30 July 1944 in Saint James, Colony of Jamaica. [4] He began writing songs while still at primary school in St. James, listening to a neighbour's sound system.
Oje Ken Ollivierre (born 14 June 1981), [1] popularly known as Protoje, is a Jamaican of Afro-European heritage, a contemporary reggae singer and songwriter. His mother is Jamaican singer and lawyer Lorna Bennett, best known for her 1972 rendition of "Breakfast in Bed". [2]