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Genre
reggae
Parent Genre: R&B

Reggae is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. It is characterized by its distinctive rhythm, which is created by a heavy bassline and off-beat guitar and keyboard accents. The lyrics often address social and political issues, as well as love and spirituality. Reggae music has a strong influence on the Rastafari movement and is known for its use of the Nyabinghi drumming style. It has gained popularity worldwide and has been embraced by many cultures.


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reggae music timeline

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Similar Genres to reggae

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reggae playlist created by Chosic

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List of reggae artists

Here is a list of reggae artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the reggae genre. You can find out what reggae genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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