About Music of Jamaica
Music of Jamaica is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Greater Antilles.
Music of Jamaica has given rise to 5 subgenres on this site, such as Reggae, Dancehall, Rocksteady and Kumina.
From Wikipedia
The music of Jamaica includes Jamaican folk music and many popular genres, such as mento, ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub music, dancehall, reggae fusion and related styles.
Reggae is especially popular through the fame of Bob Marley. Jamaican music's influence on music styles in other countries includes the practice of (Jamaican) toasting, which was brought to New York City. British genres such as lovers rock, jungle music and grime are also influenced by Jamaican music.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of Jamaica.
- ↑ music of the Greater Antilles
- ↓ Reggae
- ↓ Dancehall
- ↓ Rocksteady
- ↓ Kumina
- ↓ Slackness
Frequently asked questions
What is Music of Jamaica?
Music of Jamaica is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Greater Antilles.