Jun 15, 2023 | Musical Genre Terminology, Resources
The late 1970s saw the emergence of a vibrant and diversified music industry in Jamaica. This era gave rise to the genre known as “dancehall.” Dancehall music adopted reggae’s sinuous rhythms but lacked the energy of live performers. It favored taped...
Jun 8, 2023 | Musical Genre Terminology, Resources
Reggae gave birth to Dub, an electronic musical genre, in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Most regard it as a reggae offshoot, although it has grown to encompass more than the genre itself. This genre generally refers to remixes and alterations of already existing...
Jun 1, 2023 | Musical Genre Terminology, Resources
In the late 1960s, Jamaicans of African descent created the Reggae musical style. Reggae bands incorporate the musical styles of many other traditional genres. These styles include mento (a Jamaican folk style), ska, rocksteady, calypso, American soul music, and...
