Reggae music was first developed in Jamaica in the early
1960’s. Reggae is easily recognized by the rhythmic accents on the offbeat
guitars, called “skank”. This type of music is strongly influenced by the African
American jazz and old time rhythm and blues. Rastafari played an important role
in the development of the reggae music styling. The most recognized reggae band
was Bob Marley and the Wailers. Bob and his band made all three transmissions
of popular Jamaican music: ska, rock steady, and reggae. Bob Marley claimed
that the term “Reggae” came from the Spanish term meaning, “King of Music”.
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