What is Reggae

Author Article By Rio F

     Reggae is a combination of traditional accompaniment Africa, America and Blues and folk (folk song) Jamaica. This synthesis of style clearly demonstrate the authenticity of Jamaica and put a dotted own beats, guitar strumming upwards, vocal patterns that 'preaching' and the lyrics are still about Rastafari religious traditions. Although many commercial advantages that have been gained from reggae, Babylon (Jamaica), often considered strict government restrict the movement but not the political aspect that Rastafari. "Reg-ay" arguably arises from the notion that reggae is a style of Jamaican music-based American soul music, but with a rhythm that 'behind' and fabric prominent bass. The theme weve often about Rastafari, political protest, and rudie (hooligan hero). Previously existing forms (ska and rock steady) seem to be more powerful influence of African music - despite his American guitar also fill 'hole - hole' empty and drum accompaniment complex. In contemporary reggae, drumming taken from the mystically inclined Rastafarian rituals and sacred, because it will be more calm tempo and dotted heavily on the social, political and humane message.

"Not authentic Jamaican"

      Reggae music is indeed unique to Jamaica, ironically, its roots are from New Orleans R&B. Closest ancestor, ska originated from New Orleans R&B Jamaican musicians heard from Amrik radio broadcasts through their transistor radios. By referring to the accompaniment of the guitar fit - barely and broken - they will putusadalah interpretations of R&B and was able to become popular in the 60s. Furthermore, during the hot summer, they also must be hot if mainin ska plus dance, the result is slowed and was born reggae song. Since then, Reggae Blues proved to be so strong and powerful interpretation could also borrow from Rocksteady (first) and even rock music (now). African music is essentially there in everyday life, be it on the street, bus, public places, workplaces ato house so kind of spirit when conditions are tough and able to provide the power and the message itself. As a result, Reggae music is not only provide relaxation, but it also carries a message of love, peace, unity and balance and was able to loosen the tension.

"It's Influences"

     When Jamaican recording has spread throughout the world, it's hard to say how many popular musical genres of reggae over the past two decades. Hits - Reggae hits even then had been dominated by the original Rock Star from Eric Clapton to the Stones to the Clash and the Fugees. In addition, also considered Reggae influenced dance world charm of its own. Culture 'Dancehall' prominent Jamaican sound system plus megawatts, exclusive recordings, accompaniment and bass drum, and chant to the accompaniment of rap has become a cultural display of dance and the other is outside biasa.Inovasi Reggae Dub remix that has been assimilated into other popular music more broadly.

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