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A form of music originating in Jamaica and associated with Rastafarianism, featuring a heavy bass line and percussive rhythm guitar on the offbeat, often with close vocal harmonies.
Examples of reggae in a Sentence
African immigrants have heavily influenced reggae and calypso music in the Caribbean, Latin music, blues and gospel music in the USA, and rap music in the USA and Europe - especially in the immigrant communities of London and Paris.
However, the idea for a formal published discography actually began about 3 years ago this summer on the reggae newsgroup on the Internet.
From the Caribbean we have the traditional calypso, soca and reggae - and the Steel Bands are amazing.
Listen or dance to spicy calypso, rumba, samba, meringue, reggae.
A blissful disco reggae groove in the simply deliriously fabulous ' Could You Be Loved ' .
Now and again, I like really heavy hip-hop, but I also like reggae, like Bob Marley.
I played some nice reggae sounds to people for a few hours on Sunday evening.
Also, he's done a dub reggae DJ mix cd.
Twenty years later such records still surface in specialist reggae auctions and set sales at prices which have rapidly outstripped inflation.
The reggae rhythm combines well with the vocals, which also have true reggae inflections.
Playing a high energy mix of African township jive, reggae, salsa, latin and funk.
St Agnes Place was home to reggae legend Bob Marley in the mid-1970's.
Listen to the reggae lilt of the title-track and you'll be convinced that the rhythms of Jamaica also originated in Africa.
A number of good tracks followed including a reggae based number dedicated to his drummer ' Johnny Reggae ' .
There's even an attempt to do reggae with the track " Stand Down " .
It would be good to have more reggae based bands, they were part of the 77 era.
Look out for the Jamaican reggae to Wear brand to get you in the holiday mood.
Willie Williams - No One Can Stop Us Information More classic reggae from Jamaica's most important label ever!
And ' Newtown People's good too, great white reggae, better than UB40, but it goes on too long.
The event would feature a wide array of top reggae and rock artists and will draw fans from all over the world.
The reggae rhythms reflected the sound of the streets of London, where reggae rhythms reflected the sound of the streets of London, where reggae briefly became the Punk fans second music of choice.
And that track, with dancehall reggae artist Mr. Vegas, may not make the final cut.
However dancers also learn samba reggae and other steps.
Worked with lots of styles of music including ska, reggae, jazz, soul and South American.
The arrival on the scene of reggae music's international superstar, Bob Marley, changed the picture.
Gleefully unreconstructed punks, they thieve equally from the Sex Pistols the Dead Kennedys and the Clash's weakness for dub reggae.
There are thirteen tracks in all, encompassing ska, rock steady, and roots reggae vibes.
Massive summer dancefloor reggae vibes featuring J Todd Proper summer music, this track will have the dancefloor bouncing.
A number of good tracks followed including a reggae based number dedicated to his drummer ' Johnny Reggae '.
There 's even an attempt to do reggae with the track " Stand Down ".
Look out for the Jamaican Reggae to Wear brand to get you in the holiday mood.
Willie Williams - No One Can Stop Us Information More classic Reggae from Jamaica 's most important label ever !
And ' Newtown People 's good too, great white reggae, better than UB40, but it goes on too long.
Here lies the power and the glory of reggae dub at its magnificent best.
Reggae legend Michael Rose will perform live on the main stage on Sunday from 8.15pm - 9.30pm.
The reggae rhythms reflected the sound of the streets of London, where reggae briefly became the Punk fans second music of choice.
There are many fine reggae singers who do not advocate killing gay people.
Reggae music has done more for me than I could begin to explain.
The music is old roots reggae with Jewish vocals.
Andrea ripped up the place with a reggae rendition of the worship tune ' Sweet Jesus '.
From the mid seventies onwards he has been at the center of the English reggae scene.
Check out ' Reggae Rocker ' a light hearted stomping number, a little repetitive at times but fun nonetheless.
The chorus took the song up a notch moving from a reggae riff to a thicker strumming pattern.
The arrival on the scene of reggae music 's international superstar, Bob Marley, changed the picture.
Despite the testimony of several witnesses, reggae star Buju Banton was acquitted of gay-bashing charges.
Gleefully unreconstructed punks, they thieve equally from the Sex Pistols the Dead Kennedys and the Clash 's weakness for dub reggae.
Dancehall reggae - Sean Paul's musical genre - is a mainstay of the Jamaican music scene, but outside of major cities, has a limited following in the US.
The album eventually sold more than 6 million copies worldwide and won the 2004 Grammy for Best Reggae Album.
The Trinity won the 2005 Billboard award for Best Selling Reggae Album, and Sean Paul won the 2005 Billboard award for Best Selling Reggae Artist.
Other attractions include stunning rainforests, reggae festivals, and shopping.