Reggae Music History

1968 cited as the birthplace of reggae music. Actually there is no specific evidence be an early marker muasalnya, except transition musical tastes of Ska and Jamaican society Rocsteady, which was popular among the young in the early half until the end of the 1960s, the new music rhythm slower tempo: reggae. It may be frenetic and fast tempo Ska and Rocksteady less wear to the social and economic conditions in Jamaica which are full of pressure.

The word "reggae" probably derived from the pronunciation of the African accent of the word "ragged" (clumsy motion-like bodies pounding on people dancing to the accompaniment of music ska or reggae).The rhythm of reggae music itself influenced elements of R & B music that was born in New Orleans, Soul, Rock, rhythmic Afro-Caribean (Calypso, Merengue, Rhumba) and Jamaican folk music called Mento, which is rich with African rhythms. Music that many considered to be the predecessor of ska and rocksteady reggae is, forms of musical interpretation of R & B that developed in Jamaica is loaded with the influence of Afro-American music. Technically and musical exploration undertaken many Ska musicians, including shaking the guitar upside down (up-strokes), putting pressure on a weak tone tone (syncopated) and multi-rhythmic drum beats are complex. 

Techniques and Rocsteady Ska musicians in playing instruments music, much imitated by reggae musician. But the music is much slower tempo with pounding bass and rhythm guitar is more prominent.Vocals are usually heavy with songs such praises pattern (chant), which also influenced the rhythm of drumming, singing and mystical way of Rastafari. Slower tempo music, in time to support the delivery of messages through song lyrics associated with the Rastafari religious traditions and socio-political issues humanistic and universal. 

The album "Catch A Fire" (1972) which was launched by Bob Marley & The Wailers quickly catapulted reggae up to outside Jamaica. The popularity of reggae in the United States supported also by the film The Harder They Come (1973) and reggae rhythms played by white musicians such as Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Lee 'Scratch' Perry and UB40. Reggae rhythms were then affect streams music in the decade after that, call it a variant of reggae hip hop, reggae rock, blues, and so on.

Jamaican

roots reggae musical closely related to the land which gave it birth: Jamaica. When discovered by Columbus in the 15th century, Jamaica is an island inhabited by the Arawak Indians. The name itself comes from Jamaica vocabulary Arawak "Xaymaca" which means "island forests and water". Spanish and British colonialism in the 16th century destroyed the Arawak tribe, which was later replaced by a black serf thousands of mainland Africa. The slaves were employed in the sugar industry and plantations scattered there. The dark history of oppression among humans began and lasted for more than two centuries. New in 1838 removed the practice of slavery, which was followed by the slowdown of the world sugar trade. 

In the midst of the heavy work and the threat of oppression, the African slaves maintain attachment to their homeland to maintain the tradition. They narrate the life in Africa with singing (chant) and sounds (drumming) simple. Interaction with the employer from any European membekaskan cross-cultural product that eventually became the original Jamaican folk tradition. When the black community in America or Europe quickly faded their African identity, otherwise the black community Jamaica still feel the closeness with ancestral lands. 

Music reggae itself was originally born from the streets Getho (settlement of the Rastafaria) in the capital of Jamaica Kingson. This can lead to style dreadlocks adorn the early reggae musician and song lyrics reggae rastafari loaded with the teachings of freedom, peace, and natural beauty, as well as the bohemian lifestyle. The entry of reggae as one of the elements of world music which also affects many other world musicians, automatically result in the flow of the music has become public consumption goods world. Thus, dreadlocks or dreadlock hair style as well as the lyrics 'rasta' in the song became public consumption. In other words, dreadlock rasta and teachings have become pop production, into pop culture, as the development of reggae music as a pop music. 

Music reggae, rastaman title, has become a new form of subculture in this country, where her young son determine and classify himself. Here, reggae music became important as a taste, and rastaman into a particular social group communal identity. Just how social observers and also the members of the community to understand themselves and the culture they choose, in order to avoid distortions that are harmful to them. The use of marijuana is one such example, where reggae is not synonymous with marijuana and Rastafarianism was not a community of marijuana. 

A song from "Peter Tosh" (real name Peter McIntosh), frontman of The Wairles who eventually go solo.In this song, Peter Tosh expressed support and demands to legalize marijuana. Because of this song, he was arrested and tortured by the police Jamaica. 

According to the history of Jamaica, the slaves brought from Africa drums called "Burru" which became part arrangements song called "talking drums" (talking drum) which is native to West Africa. "Jonkanoo" is a mix of musical cultures of Africa, Europe and Jamaica consisting of drumming, rattle (musical instrument rattle) and conch blow. This event appears when Christmas comes masked dancers. 

Jonkanoos at first was the dance of the farmers, who only realized later that they actually communicate with the drums and conch. The following year, Calypso from Trinidad & Tobago came with Samba from Central America and was introduced to the people - people of Jamaica to establish a new mix called Mento. Mento itself is a simple music with funny lyrics accompanied by guitar, banjo, tambourine, shaker, scraper and rumba or the bass. 

The forms are then popular in the 20 and 30s and is a form of Jamaican music that first attracted the attention of the entire island. Currently Mento still be enjoyed serving tourism. SKA has appeared in 40 - 50s actually mentioned by the History of Jamaican Music, influenced by Swing, Rythym & Blues of the United States. SKA is actually a big band sound with horn arrangements (wind instruments), piano, and a quick tap "bop". Ska then easily switch and produce a form of dance "skankin" pad early 60s. 

Stars Jamaica early among others Byron Lee and the Dragonaires which was formed in 1956 which was then regarded as the creator of "ska". Ska developments which then slows down the tempo in the mid-60s gave rise to "Rock Steady" punta tune the bass heavy and popularized by Leroy Sibbles of group Heptones and became the first Jamaican dance music in the 60s.

"Reggae & Rasta"

Bob Marley of course is bimtang music "third world" so the first group singer Bob Marley & The Wailers and reggae successfully introduce more universal. However, reggae regarded by many as a relic King of Reggae Music, Hon. Robert Nesta Marley. Coupled with the presence of "The Harder They Come" in 1973, added Reggae known to many people. 

The death of Bob Marley then it brings great sadness for the world, but his successors such as Freddie McGregor, Dennis Brown, Garnett Silk, Marcia Fiffths and Rita Marley, and some sprung Marley family relatives. Rasta is clearly forming Reggae music is used as a weapon by Bob Marley Rasta to spread throughout the world. 

The music of this extraordinary growth of ska into the style elements of American R & B and the Carribean. Some opinions expressed also influences: folk music, church music Pocomania, Band jonkanoo, ceremony - the ceremony of farmers, planting work songs, and mento form. 

Nyahbingi is the most natural form of music that is often played at the meeting - a meeting Rasta, using 3 drum hand (bass, funde and repeaters: examples exist in Mystic Revelation of Rastafari). Roots reggae itself always explore the theme of suffering forced labor (ghetto dweller), slaves in Babylon, Haile Selassie (sort of man god) and hope the return of Africa. After Jamaican independence in 1962, poor governance and development the Black Power movement in the US then encouraged the rise of Rasta.Monumentalpun events occurred over this development.

"What the hell Reggae"

Reggae itself is a combination of traditional accompaniment Africa, America and blues and folk (folk song) Jamaica. This synthesis style clearly show the authenticity of Jamaica and enter knock broke - broke apart, strumming the guitar upwards, vocal patterns are 'preaching' and the lyrics are still about Rastafari religious traditions. Although many commercial benefits that have been obtained from reggae, Babylon (Jamaica), strict government is often considered to be restrictive, but not the political aspect Rastafarinya. "Reg-ay" arguably arise from the assumption that reggae is a musical style based Jamaican American soul music, but with a rhythm that 'behind' and the fabric of the prominent bass. The theme weve often about Rastafari, political protest, and rudie (hero hooligan). Existing forms (ska and rocksteady) seem stronger influence of African music - with her ​​despite his guitar playing also fill the 'hole - hole' empty and drum accompaniment complex. In contemporary reggae, drumming taken from the Rastafarian rituals tend mystical and sacred, because it will be more calm tempo and focuses on the social, political and humane message.

"Not real Jamaica"

Reggae music is indeed unique to Jamaica, ironically roots originating from New Orleans R & B. Closest ancestor, ska came from New Orleans R & B musicians who heard radio broadcasts Amrik Jamaica through their transistor radios. With reference to the guitar accompaniment fit - barely and broke - putusadalah their interpretation will be R & B and able to become popular in the 60s. Furthermore, during the hot summer, the heat if they also must flickey ska plus dance, the result is the song slowed and Reggae was born. Since then, Reggae Blues proved to be so strong and has the power of interpretation which could also borrow from Rocksteady (first) and even rock music (now). African music is basically exist in everyday life, both in the streets, buses, public places, workplaces ato house so some sort of spirit as difficult conditions and is able to provide strength and its own message. The result, Reggae music not only provide relaxation, but also bring a message of love, peace, unity and balance and be able to loosen the tension.

"It's Influences"

When recording Jamaica has spread throughout the world, it's hard to say how many of Reggae genre of popular music for two decades. Hits - Reggae hits even then was dominated by Rock star Eric Clapton's original start until the Stones to the Clash and the Fugees. Besides, Reggae also considered much influence dance world charm of its own. Culture 'Dancehall' prominent Jamaican sound system plus megawatts, exclusive footage, drum and bass accompaniment, and chant rap with accompaniment has become a cultural dance and look beyond biasa.Inovasi other Reggae Dub remix is already assimilated into other popular music more broadly.