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Mento, Rocksteady, & Ska are Jamaican Music's that were precursors to Reggae. All of which were heavily influenced by American Music such as Blues, R&B, Jazz, Rock and even Country music blended with Gospel & traditional African Riddim's, Religion & Culture.

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