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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.

1,112 Questions

Was Bob Marley grandmother Scottish?

Bob's grandfather was English, specifically he came from Suffolk. His father, Norval Marley, was born in Jamaica. Norval moved to England to join the English Army, then was positioned back in Jamaica where he met Cedella, Bob's mother. He was positioned near Wales, yet still in England, during WW2- where he died. Bob was 9 or 10. No information is known on his grandmother. As his grandfather was from Suffolk, England, that is likely to be her decent as well; but seeing as his English father married a Jamaican woman, who knows?

Why is reggae important?

Reggae and the music is for a healing of the nations of this earth. That's the importance.

Is Bob Marley wife still live?

Yes bob marley's wife is still alive. If you could imagine what music would be if Mr.Marley was still alive music would be huge. We all miss him very much.

Who sang the reggae song in the rain?

Norfolk frauds play the song 'reggae in the rain' www.myspace.com/norfolkfrauds

In The Rain (Reggae) sung by Webby Jay

When was Soča Reggae Riversplash created?

Soča Reggae Riversplash was created in 2000.

What is Reggae Thong and where did it come from?

dis is a reggae thong. idk where it cam from.http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:RtHkf0q0myNyOM:http://cdbaby.name/r/e/reggaethong.jpg

New 2009 reggae riddims?

1. New Chapter riddim (Di Genius)

2. Changes riddim (Don Corleon)

3. Automatic riddim (Penthouse)

4. Everyday Riddim (Adonai

5. Nylon riddim (Juke Boxx)

6. Sleng Teng riddim (Weedy G)

7. Indiscretion riddim (Juke Boxx)

8. Sweetness riddim (Big Yard

9. Strange Things riddim (Irie Ites

10. Good Love riddim (Baby G)

How many Reggae songs did Bob Marley write?

Bob Marley sang many, many songs. He wrote about 230 all together.

Some examples include:

  • One love
  • Three little birds
  • Buffalo soldier
  • Africa unite

How did lil boosie house burn down?

Lil Boosie's mom's Baton Rouge home burnt down. Some say that the house burning may have been an insurance scam. They have still not proved what may have caused the fire.

What is fiweh?

FiWEH.com is an online music service that's dedicated to Reggae & Soca music online.

How many times did Bob Marley get shot at?

living in jamaica he was probably shot at alot. But only one time bullets actually injured Bob Marley. He was shot in his arm and chest. Marley and his wife were both injured, but made a full recovery.

What tempo did Bob Marley like?

Bob Marley liked to play at a slow tempo but if he did not play at a slow tempo he played really fast

His average pattern accents the second and fourth beats in each bar.

answered by: Hejraat Rashid

Who can help me find a reggae song with the popular lyrics Please Mr DJ play ah song for me The song is about a guy whose girl has left him for his best friend line my girl has left me and gone?

I feel your pain my friend as I have been looking everywhere for this song but ive finally found it. =) Its by an artist named U Brown, and I dont know if this is the version that you are looking for, because it sounds like the original one, but I know its the right song. You can sample it here and its Track 4! Hope that helps.

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What time signature is the song no woman no cry in?

It might not seem like it, but it actually is in 4/4. Bob Marley is notorious for placing the accents on awkward beats. It's part of what makes his music so soulful.

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