Reggae is not just music. It is the pulse of Jamaica, the voice of freedom and a spiritual message. From Kingston to the world.
In the late 50s, Jamaican musicians blended Caribbean mento and American R&B. Ska was born – fast and joyful, the predecessor of reggae.
The Skatalites • Prince BusterSlow groove, heavy bass and lyrics about justice. The golden era of the 70s, connected with the rise of Rastafarianism.
✊ Heart of the movementEcho, reverb, experiments. Dub influenced hip-hop and electronic music. Reggae lives on in fusion and dancehall.
King Tubby • Lee Scratch PerryProphet of reggae, voice of the oppressed. His songs united the planet. "Buffalo Soldier", "No Woman No Cry".
Militant voice for equal rights. "Legalize It" became an anthem. An uncompromising fighter.
Star of the film "The Harder They Come". Brought reggae to cinema and expanded the boundaries of the genre.