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Reggae Music

This category is all about reggae that originated in the late 1960s in Jamaica evolving from the development of ska and rock steady but differentiated by its slow off-beat. Played on drums, horns and keyboards, its genres include skinhead reggae, Nyabhingi, Dub, Roots reggae, Rockers style, Sensi-beat, Sleng-Teng, Lovers rock, Ragga, Reggae fusion, Rumble and steppa.

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What does the word 'riddim' mean?

Riddim is the Jamaican word for rhythm. Riddims can be the instrumental backgrounds of reggae, dancehall and grime compositions. One popular song that contains a riddim is George Michaels song Faith.

Why did Bob Marley quit school?

bob marly left school because he was to awsome and (gay) for school so that's why he left

What is that reggae song that goes to the beginning tune of Gregory Isaacs' Cool Down The Pace and says 'Roots Woman come and' a lot?

I think you're thinking about "Roots Woman" by Jimmy Cliff. I thought it was Gregory Isaacs too until I googled "Lyrics roots woman" and then Jimmy Cliff's name came up.

How tall was Bob Marley?

" Bob Marley was 5'11" "

No, Bob was not a tall man, but he wasn't exceedingly short either.

He was 5' 7¾".

Answer: Bob Marley was actually very short in stature. In fact he was shorter than 5'7 my friend. In reality our beloved Bob only stood 5'4" inches tall. Check numerous sources including Timothy white's catch a fire.

What is Passafire?

Passafire is a band with a unique blend of reggae, rock and dub. http://www.myspace.com/passafire

Who influenced UB40?

Bob marley, johnny nash, jimmy cliff

Why was Bob Marley called tuff gong?

As a ghetto youth in the slums of Trenchtown, Bob's gang nickname was Tuff Gong because he could beat the crap out of Chinese rival bangers! True dat.

Why are there vampires in reggae songs?

In reggae songs, vampires are representative of the corrupt people in power. The concept is that they suck the blood of the people, holding them down perpetually.

Did Bob Marley overcome any sturggles?

Yes, his mother was 18 years old when she had him( her name was Cedella Booker) his father was Captian Norvel Marley and he was 50. Soon after his parents were married Bob Marley's dad left and went to America without Bob Marley or Bob's mom. He than quit school for one reason:music. When he started out he was a underdog. He came from(in that time) the hood. He had to get out of there and he still became famous. To me, he overcame many struggles without a father. This is one struggle he overcame.

Who sings send you the pillow the reggae version?

The reggae version is actually the original it sung and written by Ernie Smith and it is called something different.... what is it called