Friday, April 22, 2016

Discovering Past And Present Reggae New York

By James Clark


Reggae is often known as the music of Jamaica. Most often, thanks to the early talents of Bob Marley who was inspired by the music of the Caribbean and calypso rhythms. As such, the genre is filled with island sounds, strong beats, rhythms and often inspirational lyrics. The musical genre known as reggae New York, was actually born out of a combination of blues, folk, jazz, rock and ska.

While originally limited to Jamaica and the Caribbean, the genre has now become popular all over the world. In most cases, when a reggae band plays at a club or festival, the members are open to incorporating new instruments and allowing sit-ins. When it comes to the UK, the genre has been alive and well since the late 1960s.

In fact, many artists outside Jamaica began musical careers in the UK. Many other UK artists draw inspiration from a number of different musicians. Artists like Bob Marley and others boosted the popularity of reggae in the 1980s. Yet, this authentic sound still remains one of the biggest sources of income in Jamaica.

When a person thinks of reggae, the first artist to come to mind is often Bob Marley. While Bob Marley has passed on, the genre remains alive and well. In fact, Bob's family has often graced the stage at a number of music festivals worldwide. Whereas, there are numerous other bands and solo musicians now playing clubs, shows and festivals all over the world.

Some other artists playing in this genre are Steel Pulse, Michael Franti and Spearhead, UB40 and The Wailers, the original band with which Bob Marley played. All of which are quite popular with music lovers. Whether attending a sold out stadium, concert hall, small pub or festival, all allow music lovers to see these artists play live at some of the greatest venues in the world.

Those having never experienced this musical style may want to peruse videos on YouTube or other video sites. Most often, each artist also has a Facebook page, or a dedicated website where fans can discover calendars, CD release parties and other information. Fans can also follow artists on Twitter and Instagram when artists have a presence on these sites. Twitter can be especially effective in keeping up with live shows and ticket prices.

The genre's vast popularity is most likely due to its fast speed. With bouncy tones, often upbeat lyrics and heavy rhythms, it has become one of the most popular genres in the United States and beyond. In fact, most shows often sell out during pre-sale or in a few seconds of the public on-sale date. Lesser known acts often do not sell out as fast. Still, music lovers may want to note that door prices are generally higher than tickets purchased in advance.

When it comes to how the term evolved, many still believe Bob Marley claimed the word from a Spanish term known as the "King's music." In other text, it is suggested the word was developed from the Latin word "regi, " a word that means "to the king." The musical style is most often positive. There are some artists which use offensive lyrics related to police, women and the LGBTQ+ community. As this is the case, it is often best to preview a band before attending a live show to assure lyrics will not be offensive to oneself, family members or friends attending the show.




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