Reggae music
The origin of reggae music
Reggae music originated in Jamaica, and its roots come from New Orleans R&B. At that time, Jamaican musicians developed their own R&B music based on the fast-paced New Orleans R&B they heard on the radio. This music type called Ska was quite popular in the 1960s. However, during a very hot summer, local people could not play such fast-paced music and dance outdoors in the high temperature. Local musicians slowed down the music and formed Reggae music. The word Reggae is derived from "Ragged", which represents the raunchy dance form of Jamaica.
Music Type
Reggae music combines traditional African rhythms, American rhythm and blues and original Jamaican folk music. This style includes the omission of the downbeat alto and upward slaps. guitar playing, and vocal chorus. The lyrics are mostly based on the religious tradition of Rastafari (Jamaican black sect), emphasizing social, political and humanistic concerns.
Music Development
Bob Marley and his band, the Wailers, are the originators of reggae music. With the movie "The Harder They Come" (1973), Reggae successfully spread to the United States and gradually influenced white musicians. Traces of reggae music can often be found in rock and rap music. After Bob Marley's death, reggae music gradually declined. It was not until the 1980s and 1990s that a new style of music emerged that combined rap music and reggae music. This new music style called dub or toasting injected new life into reggae music. Bob's son - Ziggy Marley - was also a representative figure in the reggae scene during this time.
Reggae music’s influence on world music
Although only a few Jamaican musicians’ music is popular in the world, in the past 20 years, Reggae has had an impact on various other music far-reaching impact. Mainstream rock musicians from Eric Clapton and the Stones to the Clash and the Fugees have all incorporated Reggae into their music, with the greatest impact being on dance music. Jamaica's unique dancehall culture - million-watt sound system, unique "one-off" recording, emphasis on drum and bass, and the use of rap vocals overlaid on melody tracks, have influenced global dance culture, and others Dub Remix is ??also widely imitated by popular music.
When it comes to Reggae, we have to mention the father of Reggae music - Bob Marley
Bob Marley was born in the slums of Jamaica in 1945 and started in 1961. His acting career, music and passion soon won him the support of the Jamaican music community. In 1975, Bob Marley's world tour made his music spread all over the world, and millions of people cheered for his success. Bob Marley died of cancer on May 11, 1981, at the age of 36. Speaking of reggae and Bob Marley, we cannot fail to mention the Rastafari religion he believes in. Its history can be traced back to the "Black Power Promotion Movement" that emerged in the early 20th century, calling on some Americans and Caribbean The descendants of black slaves returned to Africa to find their roots, get rid of white control, and establish a black country. The core spirit of reggae music is happiness and freedom, getting rid of all man-made suffering and creating a new world. Nowadays, the image of Braided hair by Lassanas has become popular all over the world, and more music styles from Jamaica are filling bars, street corners, hotels, beaches and dance halls: from the folkloric Mento to the rhythmic From bluesy Ska, rock-oriented Rock-Steady, world-famous reggae to Dub, which pioneered mixing techniques.