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Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer, guitarist and songwriter who achieved international stardom.
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Bob Marley (Robin Scott) Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer, guitarist and songwriter who achieved international stardom. What are the origins of Reggae? The origins of Reggae start with African music as the people of Jamaica are descendants of the African slaves who were brought to the island. African music is based around rhythm patterns, and rhythm and beat are the most important features of Reggae. Also there is the influence of other Caribbean music such as Calypso and the associated instruments such as steel drums which can be heard on Bob Marley songs such as 'One Love.' When did Reggae begin? Reggae developed in the 1960s, and later in 1968 Bob Marley took the Ska music of the shantytowns in Kingston, Jamaica, slowed the tempo and introduced a much heavier bass whilst retaining the strong upbeat. Ska music has similar typical offbeat rhythms, but is less melodic than Reggae. What is the structure of Reggae? Reggae...
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