Reggae | Vibepedia

Reggae is a genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s, characterized by its distinctive offbeat rhythms and socially conscious lyrics. It evolved from traditional Jamaican folk music, [[ska|ska]], and [[calypso|calypso]], and was heavily influenced by [[american-rnb|rhythm and blues]] and [[jazz|jazz]]. Reggae is closely associated with the [[rastafari-movement|Rastafari movement]] and has become a global phenomenon, with artists like [[bob-marley|Bob Marley]] and [[peter-tosh|Peter Tosh]] achieving international recognition. Reggae has also influenced a wide range of other genres, including [[hip-hop|hip-hop]], [[rock|rock]], and [[electronic|electronic music]].