In the mid-1950s, American rhythm and blues was introduced to Jamaica through radio stations in Miami, New Orleans, Memphis and other places. Later, some local musicians merged it with Jamaican folk music Manto, and gradually formed ska music. Scala music is faster, and the rhythm emphasizes the stress of backhand. In addition to the traditional Mantu instruments (such as acoustic guitar and various Latin American percussion instruments), the band also added brass pipes, electric guitars, electric bass and keyboards, and highlighted the gorgeous colors of brass pipes. Scala music was popular between 1960 and 1965, and gradually evolved into roxidi music in the mid-1960s. Compared with ska music, Loksidi music obviously slows down, and its rhythm and texture are more delicate and rich. Its band completely adopts the combination of rhythm and blues, takes guitar as the rhythmic instrument, and uses syncopation technique to play a relaxed and rhythmic rhythm mode; The melody of the bass voice is also more independent, which is in opposition to the gorgeous lead voice. Sixty years later, Roysty's music developed into more international reggae music. In fact, it is difficult to draw a clear line between Roxbetti's and Reggae's music, but Reggae is more delicate than Roxbetti's. It uses more electro-acoustic instruments and is more international and commercial.
The content of reggae music is closely related to Rastafarianism believed by the local poor. This sect worships former Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie, and regards him as the savior of God and black people. It was named after being called Prince Tafari before he ascended the throne. Reggae music often expresses the political thoughts of Rastafarianism and the psychology of the oppressed people in Jamaica, dreaming of being rescued one day and returning to their hometown in Africa-their paradise on earth. The representative of reggae music is bob marley, who made reggae music widely spread and became a popular music form with world influence.