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Reggae:MUSIC THAT MOVES

THE START OF REGGAE

-The word reggae as a musical term first appeared in print with the 1968 rocksteady hit “Do the reggay” by the Maytals. It was already being used in Kingston, Jamaica as the name of a slower dance and style of rocksteady-Although strongly influenced by both traditional African and Caribbean music, as well as by reggae owes its direct origins to the progressive development of ska and rocksteady in Jamaica – 1960s-Bob Marley, who later popularized the style on a world-wide basis, also recorded Rocksteady records early in his career.\

REGGAE AROUND THE WORLD

- The 1972 film The Harder They Come featuring Jimmy Cliff, began to create considerable interest and popularity for reggae music in the United States,-Eric Clapton’s cover of Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff” in 1974 started to bring reggae into the rock n roll world.-John Peel’s popular UK radio show played reggae which was given the term “the golden age of reggae”- Bands like the Clash, the Police and the Slits put reggae influences into their songs-The Grammy awards produced the Best Reggae album in 1985 with winners of the award like

- included in the “other” Category.

- Closely related to reggae music.

-Around 800,000 Rastafarians Worldwide, but more then 2Million of followers of the Lifestyle, but not the faith.

-Not considered as one of the world’s major religions, as it was originated in this century,making it relatively new.

-aren’t particularly worldwideFound in Caribbean nations, especially Jamaica, the U.K and United States.

The Rastafarian religion

REGGAE MUSIC CHARACTERISTICS

-always played in 4/4 timing or swing time, because the symmetrical rhythm pattern does not lend itself to other time signatures such as 3/4 time--often very simple to play, songs are comprised of usually 2 or 3 chords

- snare drum is often tuned up higher then usual for a timbale like sound, rim shots are common for reggae drummers-Drummers usually use what is called one drop, which is the bass drum and snare played together on the 3rd beat

- bass plays a dominant role in reggae music, drums and bass are called the riddlim

-- guitar is usually played on the beats 2 and 4, which is called skanking or the bang

-reggae songs discuss lighter, more personal subjects, such as love, sex and socializing or social issues

INSTRUMENTS OFTEN USED IN REGGAE

Lady Gaga - Just Dance f. Colby O'Donis Rihanna – Disturbia - INFLUENCED BY REGGAEGirlicious - StupidColdplay - Viva La VidaKreesha Turner - Don't Call Me Baby INFLUENCED BY REGGAEFlo Rida - In The Ayer f. will.i.am INFLUENCED BY REGGAEPink - So WhatJordin Sparks - One Step At A Time - INFLUENCED BY REGGAEThe Stills - Being HereDanny Fernandes - Private Dancer - INFLUENCED BY REGGAELil Wayne - A Milli INFLUENCED BY REGGAEMobile - The KillerMiley Cyrus - 7 ThingsT.I. - Whatever You Like INFLUENCED BY REGGAEThe Midway State - Never AgainTokyo Police Club - GravesJonas Brothers - Burnin' UpState Of Shock - Best I Ever HadNew Kids On The Block - SingleKeri Hilson - EnergyPussycat Dolls - When I Grow UpT Pain - Can't Believe It f. Lil' Wayne - INFLUENCED BY REGGAEBedouin Soundclash - 12:59 Lullaby - INFLUENCED BY REGGAEShad - The Old Prince Still Lives At Home - INFLUENCED BY REGGAEMassari - In Love Again - INFLUENCED BY REGGAEMetallica - The Day That Never ComesKevin Rudolf - Let It Rock f. Lil' Wayne - INFLUENCED BY REGGAETheory Of A Deadman - Bad GirlfriendLights - Drive My SoulNew Kids On The Block - Summertime

MuchMusic Countdown ChartFor the week beginning: Sep 25, 2008

Reggae has moved from it’s roots in Jamaica, onto a global scale. It influences what we listen to on the radio and what kind of music we listen to on a day to day basis.

Reggae has influenced a number of the songs that appear on the top 30 charts.

SUB GENRES OF REGGAESka is the first major local Jamaican genre, flourishing in the 1960’s. It has fast, syncopated rhythm guitar stroke, driving horns and fast drums and bass. Many people associate the term mainly with 1980’s British Two Tone ska revival, which was a mixture of ska and punk attitude.

Rocksteady is a slower musical style. Besides the low pace its main feature is the electric bass, which takes on the position of lead instrument with melodies and a high position in the mix. Rocksteady is also known for its vocal harmonies.

Nyabhingi is a roots subgenre related to the Rastafarian group of the same name. It's characterised by hand-drumming derived from religious ceremonies

Ragga, or Raggamuffin, is electronic dancehall music. The genre originally was produced on simple Casio keyboards but eventually other synthesisers have been added

- Other sub genres of reggae music include dub, dancehall, roots reggae and modern dancehall.

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