Reggae/Dub Music
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Dub, Dancehall, and Roots Reggae
Reggae, the most well-known form of Jamaican music, has branched out in several directions over the past few decades.
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CD Review: Born in Babylon
Washington, DC-bred reggae rock band, SOJA, third release Born in Babylon is a positive collection of emotive lyrics and multi-faceted songs.
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Summer Reggae Music Festivals
Summer is the season for reggae festivals in several countries across the globe.
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Bob Marley for Beginners
For anyone interested in building their reggae music library, these classic Bob Marley CDs are a great place to start.
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Dancehall Reggae Music
Dancehall reggae has come under fire in recent years with charges that many of its artists pen lyrics that are violent, sexually explicit and homophobic.
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The Rasta Movement and Reggae Music
The lyrics of many reggae songs are laced with references to the Rastafarian movement. Understanding Rasta beliefs unlocks the key to better comprehension of the music.
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The History of Reggae Music
Nearly everyone in the world has heard reggae music in some form but many do not know the true origins of this genre or realize how much it has influenced artists today.
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The Harder They Come Soundtrack Review
Along with the rise of Bob Marley, The Harder They Come was instrumental in bringing the sound of the Jamaican ghetto to a wider public in Britain and the USA.
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Keith Hudson: Pick A Dub CD Review
His reputation never rivalled producers Lee 'Scratch' Perry or King Tubby, but Keith Hudson's 1970s Dubwise work suggests he should be ranked among Jamaica's Greatest.
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Barry 'Scratchy' Myers:Scratchy Sounds CD review
As The Clash's tour DJ, Barry 'Scratchy' Myers was instrumental in bringing the militant sounds of Jamaica to British Punk Rock audiences in the late 1970s.
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Less Rasta in New Zealand Reggae?
The article describes the links between reggae, the Rasta faith and social activism since reggae was introduced to New Zealand and asks whether today's mix is different.
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Damian Marley on Reggae
In early 2006 Damian Marley offered insight into hip-hop collaborations, digital instruments, and the Miami Symphonic Strings on his hit album "Welcome to Jamrock."
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Damian Marley Interview
January 2006 interview of Damian Marley, on success of 2005 album Welcome to Jamrock, challenges of sampling dad Bob Marley, and fusion of hip-hop, dub, and reggae music.
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