Music of Jamaica

stardom popular in the genre of reggae music. This Jamaican artist was also well known for being a major symbol of the Rastafari religion. All throughout his life he faced many obstacles and hardships. But as a result of these difficulties, he was able to pour out all his emotions into his music and create many renowned works. Even after his death, Bob Marley will be remembered for changing the world of music. Marley was born on February 6, 1945 in Rhoden Hall, Jamaica, in a small village in the mountains

national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background”.1 Jamaica is known for being the third largest island in the Caribbean’s, and also a huge tourist attraction. While Jamaicans aren’t the only ethnic group to inhabit Jamaica, they make up a large part of it. Jamaicans have an important way of life, language, religion, music, food, etc. to share with the world. To begin, Jamaicans had first inhabited Jamaica in 1513 as servants to Spanish settlers, later being freed in 1655. Jamaican’s

The music industry, a large industry that had captured the ears, the talents, the emotions of its listeners. Music has become an item that affects the lives of people everywhere, at all times. With our countless number of ways to communicate, through words, images, and sound; music has used these to speak to billions of people. Because of the wide variety that the industry has, they are separated in different genres that different type of people can listen to. Among all these genres, a genre that

and Damian Marley, along with other stars including Bruno Mars and Sting, performed in a Grammy Tribute performance to commemorate Bob Marley on what would have been his 68th birthday. Fans everywhere joined the celebration, remembering Marley, his music, and the lasting impact he made on many people during the brief time that he was alive. Bob Marley was and still is a symbol of peace and acceptance around the world. His lyrics touched the lives of many and have stood the test of time. But before

Xamayca, also known as Jamaica, is one of the largest Islands in the Caribbean. In this essay I found some pretty interesting things I didn’t know about Jamaica. I hope you read and enjoy it as much as I did researching and writing about one of the most visited countries. It originally home was the home of the Arawak and Taino Indians. They were mostly an agriculturally based society that grew corn, sweet potatoes, cotton, and tobacco. However, their lives were forever altered after Christopher

“Little Jamaica” Begining in1958 the area of Eglinton West was settled by many immigrants from the Caribbean with a large percentage of Jamaicans residents. The 1970s and 80s brought a large wave of Caribbean people to Toronto this created a thriving and vibrant community in Eglinton West. Jamaicans imported their culture such as reggae music and opened music shops, labels, studios and clubs in the area. Little Jamaica is actually the second largest hub for reggae music after Kingston, Jamaica. Other

called Nine Miles, Jamaica (“Reggae Artist”). In the late 1950’s when Marley was a teenager, he moved to a place called Trench Town. When he was in Trench Town, he found musical inspiration from listening to artists like Ray Charles, Elvis, Fats Domino, and the Drifters. He also met a future-Wailer in Trench Town, Peter Tosh. The Wailers would soon be formed in 1963 (“Reggae Artists”). Marley, in a different way from Perry, was also a Reggae pioneer. Marley brought reggae music to the world and helped

explicit lyrics. His music is was his drive to keep living as in 1982 Yellowman was diagnosed with skin cancer, and was told he only had three years to live that was however proved to be inaccurate. When Yellowman found out he was diagnosed that did not stop is passion for music , or his drive to keep performing even in 1986 he diagnosed with cancer that had spread to his jaw; Yellow man got jaw surgery , and still was able to perform. Thanks to Yellowman influence of dancehall music, dancehall was transformed

1973 and started producing his own music (“Reggae Artists”).

Twelve Tribes are organized by birth month. Music is a big part of the Rastafari movement today. Ska music originated in Jamaica in the early 1960s. It’s sound is a combination of Jamaican folk music and upbeat drums with a hint of jazz and soul music. In the 60s Ska was the main type of Music in Jamaica. It was faster paced, up beat music for dancing, that would later bleed into the Uk and USA with a punk twist. Ska led to the main style of music associated with Rastafarianism.