Reggae Live Music in Chicago
Reggae Live Music in Chicago is the best place to find live reggae music in the city. Check out our calendar of events to find a show near you!
Introduction
Reggae Live Music in Chicago is a weekly event that takes place every Wednesday at 9:00 pm at the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago. The event is free and open to the public. Reggae Live Music in Chicago features a different live band each week, as well as a DJ playing a mix of reggae, Dancehall, and Afrobeat music.
The Birth of Reggae
Most people think of reggae as music that comes from Jamaica, but the reality is that reggae is a blend of many different types of music from around the world. Reggae developed in the late 1960s, and its roots can be traced back to African and Caribbean folk music, as well as American jazz and rhythm and blues.
The term “reggae” was first used to describe a type of Jamaican popular music in the late 1960s. It is a compound word combination of “rags” (or “rhumba”) and “reggae”, which itself is derived from “streggae”, a Jamaican slang word meaning “ragged clothes” or “poorly dressed”. The first use of the word in print was in The Sunday Gleaner newspaper in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1968.
Reggae’s popularity began to grow in the early 1970s, with artists such as Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, and Dennis Brown. By the 1980s, reggae had become one of the most popular genres of music in the world. Today, there are many different subgenres of reggae, including dub, ska, roots reggae, rocksteady, and dancehall.
The Spread of Reggae
Reggae is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. The term reggae was first used to describe a newly created music style in 1968, by Toots and the Maytals. Reggae developed from ska and rocksteady, and is characterized by a distinctive rhythm, guitar-based sound, and the use of percussion instruments such as drums, bass, congas, and cowbells. Reggae encrypts messages of social awareness through its lyrics, which often promote peace, love, and equality.
During the 1970s, reggae became increasingly popular in Europe and America. In 1972, Bob Marley and the Wailers released the album Catch a Fire, which helped to introduce reggae to a wider audience. In 1975, Marley performed at the free concert “Smile Jamaica” in an attempt to ease tensions between warring political parties in his home country. His message of peace was successful; after the concert, there was a period of calm in Jamaica.
In 1980, Marley died of cancer at the age of 36. Despite his death, his music continued to be popular throughout the world. In 1984, Paul McCartney organized a benefit concert for Jamaican relief effort following Hurricane Gilbert; this event helped to increase international awareness of reggae music. Today, reggae is enjoyed by people of all ages and cultures around the globe.
Reggae in Chicago
Reggae Live Music in Chicago offers the best in live reggae music, featuring both local and international artists. Our events are always family-friendly, so come out and enjoy the good vibes!
The Future of Reggae
The future of Reggae is hard to predict. The music has evolved so much over the past few decades, and there are so many different styles being played today. It’s possible that Reggae will continue to evolve and change, becoming more popular in the mainstream. Alternatively, it could become increasingly niche as other genres become more popular. Only time will tell!
