Friday, April 22, 2016

Discovering The Origins Of Reggae New York

By James Clark


Reggae, originating from Jamaica in the late 1960s is a combination of rhythm and blues, jazz and soul. It is a term that defines the popular music of Jamaica. As such, island sounds, strong back beats, rhythms and vocals are often quite catchy. Inspired by mento and calypso music in the 1960s, it is more likely rap and hip-hop were born out of this genre than vice versa. Whatever the case, there are a number of clubs where live bands play reggae New York.

The genre has now spread to a number of countries around the world. Most often, players are open to welcoming local artists and instruments during shows. The musical style has now spread to the Caribbean, Guyana, Venezuela and beyond. When it comes to the UK, this style and Caribbean music have been popular since the late 1960s.

Many artists in and outside Jamaica began musical careers in the UK. Others, draw inspiration for poetry and prose from different artists and musicians. Artists like Bob Marley, Stephen Marley and others have boosted the popularity of this music over time. With Jamaica still being the forefront when it comes reggae providing most of the economic resources in the region.

The first artist to come to mind when an individual thinks of reggae is often that of Bob Marley. While Bob passed away years ago, the musical genre remains a vibrant one. In fact, The Wailers and members of Bob's family often grace music stages at a number of festivals and other events. As such, Bob Marley's legacy has lived on well beyond his death.

Some artists currently performing music in this genre are UB40, Steel Pulse, Michael Franti and Spearhead and others. Venues of all sizes have welcomed these artists around the world. Whereas, most all of these acts are quite popular with music fans in the United States and beyond.

If having never heard these acts, these and other artists now have audio and video clips available online. A number of these artists have also been known to play popular venues in the Big Apple and other cities in the United States. One of the best experiences a music lover can have is to experience and explore different genres. Whether attending a live show or viewing videos on sites like YouTube and others, it's often great to find new music.

One reason for reggae's vast popularity is most likely due to its fast nature. Bouncy tones, meaningful lyrics and heavy rhythms are most likely elements which draw huge crowds to shows in this genre. In fact, many shows sell out during pre-sales or within seconds of going on sale to the public.

When it comes to how the term evolved, many still believe Bob Marley claimed the word from a Spanish term known as the "King's music." In other text, it is suggested the word was developed from the Latin word "regi, " a word that means "to the king." The musical style is most often positive. There are some artists which use offensive lyrics related to police, women and the LGBTQ+ community. As this is the case, it is often best to preview a band before attending a live show to assure lyrics will not be offensive to oneself, family members or friends attending the show.




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