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Reggae Evolu+on : Through the Wire By: Shaquille Blair-‐Kimber
Reggae Roots:
Reggae was first developed in the Late 1960’s; although the first Jamaican recording studio was opened up in the early 1950’s
Originality of the Rasta’s:
Before Reggae there was a musical genre called “Ska” that involved the use of African Caribbean Drums/Music, Calypso instruments, American Blues and Jazz tempos, and the Voice over of the DJ’s
Jamaican Ska
Influence on Reggae
“Ska” and “Rocksteady” music were known as the earliest forms of Jamaican music, which involved various harmonies and tempos from surrounding counter cultures, which eventually progressed in to the genre known as “Reggae” because of the Rag-‐like dancing mo+ons performed enthusiasts
The Reggae Birth
In the early 1960’s reggae music began to evolve into own realm due to the forma+on of Jamaican ar+st that began to pave the founda+on for this new sound, the first reference of the term Reggae was introduced by Toots and Maytal in their song “Do the Reggay”
The Rise
As reggae music became more popular the existence of ‘Ska’ and ‘Rock steady’ music slowly degenerated as Jamaican ar+st transi+oned in to newfound sound
Styles of Reggae
• Roots Reggae • Love Reggae • Dub • Reggeeton • Rocker Reggae
Pioneers
The popularity of Reggae roots grew strong in Jamaica with the assistance from many Ar+st such as: Bob Marley and the Wailers, Prince Buster, Ken Boothe and Desmond Dekker
Content of the soul
• Most Reggae musicians sound about peace, love, and united harmony of their na+on.
• Yet, many addressed the real-‐life, social and poli+cal issues that many people were dealing with throughout the world
Instruments
• These are the key instruments used in Reggae: • Guitars: Bass and Acous+c
• Percussions • Keyboards • Vocals • Horns
Bob Marley and The Wailers
• Known as the most influen+al Reggae Ar+st’s and Groups to ever step upon a stage
• The band formed in 1963 and remained ac+ve un+l 1981
Bob Marley & The Wailers “S+r it up”
Prince Buster
• Born on May 24th, 1938 in Kingston Jamiaca • He influenced the Reggae from the standpoint of vocalism and rock steady/ska tradi+onal beats
• Prince Buster first began in the music industry by building stero sound systems during the day and providing security at night.
• In 1961, he released his first single “Lifle honey/Luke Lane Shuffle”
Prince Buster “Enjoy yourself”
Ken Boothe • Born on March 22nd, 1948 in Kingston, Jamaica
• He had major impacts on the ska, rock steady, reggae and lovers reggaes genres of reggae
• His career as a well established vocalist began aier an audi+on at Duke Reid’s recording studio (one of Jamaica's most famous producers) with a song named “Uno, Dos, Tres” in which he earned a same day record deal
Ken Boothe “Everything I Own”
Desmond Dekker and The Aces • Dekker born on July 16th, 1941 in saint Andrew Parrish, Jamaica
• He was a Early reggae vocalist, that helped paved the way from ska into reggae and formally known as the “King of Ska”
• His first hit that earned him a record deal and jet started his career was “Honor your Father and Mother”
• Highly popular throughout the 1970’s and 80’s
Desmond Dekker “Isralite”
Reggae Roots outside Jamrock
• From being popularized by the Forefather Reggae quickly became a worldwide sensa+on because of the difference in tempo, vocals, and message it had aside from other genres of music
Influences Cont.
• As reggae music, lei the boundaries of it homeland it slightly influence the music of other socie+es and culture, which furthermore had an on other countries musicians because each countries rapidly adopted their own forms of reggae
Influences on America
• As, Reggae hit the American Mainland it became highly popular quickly, although in some areas it was looked down upon because people linked the issues of marijuana use and reggae music together since Jamaica was also popular for its marijuana produc+on
Reggae and Rastafarianism
• Reggae music, closely coincides with the prac+ce of Rastafarianism because most early reggae ar+st vocalized the return to the roots, in otherwords the return to African heritage
Reggae into Dancehall/Dub
• As, reggae con+nued to grow in popularity and become a world wide sensa+on; ar+st from around the world began to add their own twist to the original form of music by incorpora+ng their own cultural instrument kits, slowing the tempos and adding lower vocal levels in the background
Reggae of Today
• Reggae of today has been heavily influenced by deep roots laid by the great forefathers to every speak a lyrical verse.
• Although, reggae is considered music for the soul; it has also been known to be a popular genre amongst people whom live the hippy life style which is commonly linked to the promo+on of Marijuana.
Today’s Most Popular Ar+st
• Damien Marley
• Rebulu+on
• Soja
• And More…
Soja-‐Rest of My Life
Damien Marley-‐Pimpas Paradise
Bibliography
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v=iibpewIA_ik • hfp://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=83Y2hv-‐3UCM
Informa/on: • "Reggae Music 101." About.com World
Music. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Nov. 2013. <hfp://worldmusic.about.com/od/genres/p/Reggae.htm>.
• "The Impact Of Reggae/Dancehall Music On Jamaican Youths." The Caribbean Current. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Nov. 2013. <hfp://thecaribbeancurrent.com/the-‐impact-‐of-‐reggaedancehall-‐music-‐on-‐jamaican-‐youths/>.
• "A History of Reggae Music." A History of Reggae Music. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Nov. 2013. <hfp://www.scaruffi.com/history/reggae.html>.
• "HISTORY OF REGGAE." HISTORY OF REGGAE. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2013. <hfp://www.rootsreggaeclub.com/culture_reggae_afro/reggae/reggae.htm>.
• "A History of Reggae." A History of Reggae. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2013. <hfp://www.jahsonic.com/Reggae.html>.
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