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Genre
roots reggae
Parent Genre: R&B

Roots reggae is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s and 1970s. It is characterized by its heavy basslines, prominent drums, and socially conscious lyrics that often address issues such as poverty, oppression, and political corruption. The genre is closely associated with Rastafarianism and often incorporates elements of African and Caribbean music. Roots reggae has been influential in the development of other genres such as dub and dancehall.


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List of roots reggae artists

Here is a list of roots reggae artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the roots reggae genre. You can find out what roots 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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