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Which Caribbean island is the birthplace of reggae music?
Which Caribbean island is the birthplace of reggae music?
What kind of Afro-Caribbean music did reggae develop from?
What kind of Afro-Caribbean music did reggae develop from?
What distinguishes reggae's special sound?
What distinguishes reggae's special sound?
What influence did the Rastafarian cult have on reggae music?
What influence did the Rastafarian cult have on reggae music?
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Which reggae musician is considered the best-known?
Which reggae musician is considered the best-known?
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Punk music emerged as a reaction against which previous musical style?
Punk music emerged as a reaction against which previous musical style?
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Study Notes
Styles of Popular Music
- Music is a universal language that varies across cultures and generations.
Reggae
- Reggae originated in Jamaica in the 1960s and spread globally in the 1970s.
- Developed from Afro-Caribbean music called mento, played on guitars and drums.
- Evolved from ska, with a hesitation beat, and features reversed instrument roles: guitar plays rhythm, bass plays melody.
- Influenced by Rastafarian cult, characterized by unusual sound mixes, slow tempos, strange lyrics, and mystical-political themes.
- Famous reggae musicians include Bob Marley, Toots & The Maytals, Burning Spear, and Steel Pulse.
- Reggae has influenced later popular music styles, including punk and rap.
Punk
- Punk is a style of rock music that emerged in the mid-1970s as a reaction against previous rock forms.
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Explore the origins, characteristics, and evolution of Reggae music, from its Jamaican roots to global popularity.
