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Reggae

Reggae music


Music that unites people

Reggae is music that raises conciousness on issues like injustice, slavery, class discrimination, inequality, economic depravation and denial of opportunity. It is the music of the oppressed. It is also the music of hope, the music of the people. Music that unites and binds people and nations together.

It is music that can be felt so deeply that it reaches the very core of the soul. It is the folk music of Jamaica that made an impression on the world. From Little Millie, Dennis Brown, Bob Marley and Prince Buster to todays megastars such as Shaggy, reggae rules.


Music: Ska | Reggae | Bob Marley | Dancehall



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