dimanche 29 mai 2016

What To Know About Reggae Music Artists NY

By Shirley Morgan


The genre of music is said to have originated from Jamaica. It has been from two similar styles which are Ska and Rock steady. This genre is mostly recognized by the simple back beat rhythm and simple progression of chords. There are many musicians specializing in the music. Moreover, these tunes are also influenced by the American jazz, Blues melodies, and Jamaican Mento. During the late part of 1960, it was documented to be the re-known genre by the people living in the Jamaica and United States. The article will enlighten on Reggae Music artists NY.

Specializing in such music by numerous artists and the great resultant hits produced by them. Jimmy Cliff, King Tubby, Peter Tosh are some of the great artists in such a field just but to mention a few. However, Bob Marley is the famously known as a result of his accepted tunes widely known by many around the world. Music that was produced by the artist was educative and passed a certain message to the audience.

Bob Marley has had albums over time that have hit the headlines. For instance, the album known as burning hit the entire universe with the collection of songs on the album. The album contributed greatly to people recognizing reggae music all over the world. Moreover, the album was a huge success and made Bob recognized all over the universe.

Even up to now, Bob is still recognized to be the king of the tunes. The content of those song contained brilliant values and great teachings which he crazed were essential and made him popular. However despite his good work, he still inspired other performers.

These days there are other artists and performers who work with the same melodies created by him. Such people include King Tubby, Burning Spear, Shaggy, Jimmy Cliff and Peter Tosh. All of these artists try to continue to carry on the legacy of their forefathers.

Such tunes was accepted by many reggae lovers a great deal. This fact is contributed by the songs capturing real life situations facing the ordinary man today such as; poverty, struggles, corruption, injustices just but to mention a few. Therefore their main aim was to create awareness to the responsible people with the aim of ending such vices.

Moreover, some of this songs will speak of spiritual issues. For instance, they are some that will speak of the Rastafarian religion that is well known in Jamaica and Caribbean areas. In the songs, you may hear of spiritual invocations whereby the names of God and Jah are mentioned in some of those songs. However, some of the songs are controversial as you will hear them defend using cannabis, which in their case is the Rastafarian advocate.

This genre has over the time influenced the coming up of other genres. Mostly the bass, hip-hop, R&B, and rap have been associated with this genre. The simple but heartfelt lyrics are growing and still have a major impact in the hearts of many listeners and fans. The songs continue toteach and enlighten the society on many issues affecting them, and thus, they still win many national prizes.




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