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Reggae
posted: 060804, modified: 060913
There is still a lot of mystery behind how Reggae was coined as this genre
of music. Some people say it has to do with the rugged melodies of the songs,
some say it comes from the words Regga or streggae. Bob Marley (see below) claimed it came
from Spanish influences meaning "the King's music." Reggae music is
characterized by the rugged rhythm involved, usually containing drums, bongos,
bass, and guitars with a lot of stop and go elements to it. Reggae can often be
described in a way as "broken music."
Bob Marley (Bob Marley and the Wailers) (1963-1980) <
http://www.bobmarley.com/ >
Summary: Probably one of the primary pioneers in Reggae music, Bob
Marley is one of the most popular artists ever. His music, inspired by his
belief in Rastafarian culture, is laden with his experiences of political
repression, gangland warfare and deep insights in the Jamaican Culture. Before
his death, he led the biggest tour in Europe in the 1980's, and gained support
from all nationalities. Unfortunately Bob Marley's life was cut short when the
cancer in his foot spread to the rest of his body after his refusal to amputate
his big toe due to his Rastafarian beliefs. He died May 11, 1981 at the age of
36 when the cancer spread to his brain, lungs and heart.
Albums:
Burnin' (1973)
Catch A Fire: Deluxe Edition (1973)
'Natty Dread' (1974)
Live! (1975)
Rastaman Vibration (1976)
Exodus: Deluxe Edition (1977)
Babylon By Bus (1978)
Kaya (1978)
Survival (1979)
Uprising (1980)
Confrontation (1983)
Rebel Music (1986)
Talkin' Blues (1991)
Songs of Freedom: Box Set (1992)
Natural Mystic: The Legend Lives On (1995)
Dreams of Freedom (1997)
Chant Down Babylon (1999)
Sun Is Shining (1999)
One Love (2001)
Legend: Deluxe Edition (2002)
Rastaman Vibration: Deluxe Edition (2002)
Africa Unite: The Singles Collection (2005)
Gold (2005)
*More to be added soon*
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