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About Reggae
Reggae is a music genre that emerged in Jamaica in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Jamaica.
Among the best-known names in the style are Bob Marley, Amy Winehouse, Snoop Dogg, Sting, Sinéad O'Connor and The Clash.
Reggae has given rise to 14 subgenres on this site, such as Dancehall, Ragga, Roots reggae and Seggae.
From Wikipedia
Reggae is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. The term also refers to the modern popular music of Jamaica and its diaspora. The 1968 single by Toots and the Maytals titled "Do the Reggay" was the first popular song to use the word reggae, effectively naming the genre and introducing it to a global audience.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Reggae.
Key artists
- Bob Marley
- Amy Winehouse
- Snoop Dogg
- Sting
- Sinéad O'Connor
- The Clash
- Serge Gainsbourg
- Thalía
- Boney M.
- Twenty One Pilots
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Reggae?
Reggae is a music genre that emerged in Jamaica in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Jamaica.
Where and when did Reggae originate?
Reggae originated in Jamaica in the 1960s.
Who are famous Reggae artists?
Bob Marley, Amy Winehouse, Snoop Dogg, Sting, Sinéad O'Connor and The Clash.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q9794 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Reggae – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- Stealth Groover (ISRC USUAN1100690) by Kevin MacLeod – CC BY 3.0