Born in Jamaica in the 1960s, the music genre known as reggae is a rhythmic style which emphasizes the "skank" or "off" beat. It is slower than ska and has its origins in jazz, blues, calupso, ska, rocksteady, mento, and rhythm & blues.
Recommended Resources
The Jammin Reggae Archives website is one of the best places on the Web to learn about reggae music. If you are confused by the words used in reggae music, the website's patois dictionary makes this genre of music easier to understand. You can also download reggae MP3s from here.
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Reviews of reggae albums, books, videos, and more. For beginners and experts alike.
http://www.reggae-reviews.com/
Dedicated to spreading the inspiring and healing vibrations of Reggae Music to all of the world. Listen to music, get news on Reggae concerts and events, and more.
http://www.reggae.com/
Comprehensive reggae music portal, offering CD reviews, a festival guide, a concert calendar, a Reggae Forum and much more.
http://www.reggaetrain.com/
