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The Origins of Reggae: The Full Story | From Africa to Jamaica

The Origins of Reggae: The Full Story | From Africa to Jamaica

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Reggae is not a sound that suddenly appeared.

It is the result of generations of cultural memory carried across oceans, transformed through struggle, adaptation, and creativity.

In this Origins episode, Reggae Hour explores the historical journey from Africa to Jamaica, tracing the development of mento, ska, rocksteady, and reggae while examining the influences that helped shape the music.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how African traditions, American musical forms, and Caribbean realities combined to create one of the most influential genres in modern history.

If you've ever wondered where reggae really came from, this episode is for you.



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