This is Reggae Music: The Golden Era (1960-1975)

This is Reggae Music: The Golden Era (1960-1975) is a new box set from Soul Jazz Records that explores the history of Jamaican reggae music from its beginnings up to the mid-1970s.

What is Reggae Music?

Reggae music is a style of music that was developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. The word reggae comes from the word “raggedy,” which was used to describe the way that the music sounded. Reggae music is a mix of African and Jamaican musical styles, and it is characterized by a strong beat, heavy bass, and a lot of percussion.

Reggae music became popular in the United States in the 1970s, after Bob Marley, a famous Jamaican reggae singer, became well-known. Marley’s song “No Woman, No Cry” was one of the first reggae songs to become popular in the United States. Marley’s band, The Wailers, was also very popular, and they helped to make reggae music more mainstream.

After Marley’s death in 1981, many other reggae artists became popular, including Peter Tosh and Ziggy Marley (Bob Marley’s son). Reggae music has continued to be popular all over the world, and it has also influenced other genres of music, such as hip hop and rap.

The Pioneers of Reggae Music

Reggae is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. The term also denotes the modern popular music of Jamaica and its diaspora. A 1968 single by Toots and the Maytals, “Do the Reggay” was the first popular song to use the word “reggae”, effectively naming the genre and introducing it to a global audience. While sometimes used in a broad sense to refer to most types of popular Jamaican danceable music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.

The Golden Era of Reggae Music (1960-1975)

Reggae music emerged in the late 1950s in Jamaica, and quickly gained popularity around the world. The Golden Era of Reggae Music (1960-1975) was a time when the genre was evolving and growing, and many of the biggest names in reggae music emerged. This period saw the rise of ska and rocksteady, two important subgenres of reggae, as well as the development of Jamaican sound systems. Reggae music reached new heights in the 1970s, with the rise of dub and roots reggae. The Golden Era was a time of great creativity and experimentation in reggae music, and many of the most influential artists in the genre emerged during this time.

The Legacy of Reggae Music

Reggae music has its origins in the ska and rocksteady styles of Jamaican music, both of which developed in the late 1950s. Reggae is characterized by a heavy bass sound and a rhythm that originated in Jamaica. The word reggae comes from the word “raggedy,” which was used to describe the way Jamaican musicians played their music.

Reggae was originally created as a way for Jamaican musicians to express their feelings about the political and social situation in their country. The earliest reggae songs were often about love or protest, but as the genre developed, other topics were explored as well. Reggae music became popular in the United States and Europe in the 1970s, and it continues to be popular today.

The legacy of reggae music goes beyond its musical impact. Reggae has also been an important cultural force, helping to spread awareness of Jamaican culture and promoting positive messages of peace and love. In addition, reggae has been credited with helping to end apartheid in South Africa and promoting racial unity around the world.