According to the history of Jamaica, the slaves brought drums from Africa called "Burru" who became the arranger track called "talking drums" (talking drum) is native to West Africa. "Jonkanoo" is a mixture of musical cultures of Africa, Europe and Jamaica consisting of drums, rattle (musical instrument creaking) and conch blowing. This event occurs when Christmas comes masked dancers. Jonkanoos was originally a dance of the peasants, who only realized later that they actually communicate with the drums and conch. The next year, Calypso from Trinidad & Tobago came with Samba which originated from Central America and was introduced to the people - the Jamaican to form a new blend called Mento. Mento is a simple music with funny lyrics accompanied by guitar, banjo, tambourine, shaker, scraper and rumba, or the bass. This form then popular in the 20 and 30s and is a form of Jamaican music that first attracted the attention of the whole island. Mento currently serving tourism can still be enjoyed. SKA which has appeared in 40 - 50s is actually mentioned by the History of Jamaican Music, influenced by Swing, Rythym & Blues of the United States. SKA is actually a big band sound with horn arrangements (wind instrument), piano, and beats fast "bop". Ska then easily switch and produce a form of dance "skankin" pad early 60s. Save early Jamaica, among others, Byron Lee and the Dragonaires was formed in 1956 which was then regarded as the creator of "ska". Development of Ska which then slows the tempo in the mid 60s led to "Rock Steady" a punta bass heavy tune and popularized by Leroy Sibbles of the Heptones and the group became the first Jamaican dance music in the 60s.
'N Reggae Rasta "
Bob Marley music bimtang of course is the "third world" to become the first group singer Bob Marley & The Wailers and successfully introduced the universal reggae more. Nevertheless, reggae regarded by many as a relic King of Reggae Music, Hon. Robert Nesta Marley. Coupled with the presence of "The Harder They Come" in 1973, known to many people added Reggae. The death of Bob Marley and it brings great sadness for the world, but his successors such as Freddie McGregor, Dennis Brown, Garnett Silk, Marcia Fiffths and Rita Marley and the Marley family popping up some relatives. Rasta Reggae music is clear that forming a weapon by Bob Marley Rasta to spread throughout the world. This extraordinary music grew from ska to be elements of American R & B style and the Caribbean. Some opinions state also influences: folk music, church music Pocomania, jonkanoo Band, the ceremony - the ceremony of farmers, planting work songs, and form mento. Nyahbingi is the most natural form of music is often played
at the meeting - a meeting Rasta, using three hand drums (bass, funde and repeater: an example in the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari). Explore the roots of reggae itself is always the theme of suffering laborers (ghetto dweller), a slave in Babylon, Haile Selassie (a sort of human god) and hope the return of Africa. After the 1962 independence Jamaica, poor governance and the development of the Black Power movement in the U.S. and encourage the rise of Rasta. Monumentalpun events occur
as this development.
"What is Reggae"
Reggae itself is a combination of the traditional accompaniment of Africa, America, and Blues and folk (folk song) Jamaica. This synthesis of styles clearly demonstrate the authenticity of Jamaica and put a tap broke - broke apart, strumming the guitar upward, vocal patterns that 'preaching' and the lyrics are still about Rastafari religious traditions. Although many commercial benefits already gained from reggae, Babylon (Jamaica), often considered strict government limits the motion but not the political aspect Rastafarinya. "Reg-ay" arguably arise from the assumption that reggae is a style of Jamaican music is based on the American soul music, but the rhythm is 'behind' and interlacing prominent bass. The theme emang often about Rastafari, political protest, and rudie (hooligan hero). Previously existing forms (ska and rocksteady) seems more powerful influence of African music - his American guitar while also filling the 'hole - hole' is empty and drum accompaniment complex. In contemporary reggae, drum game taken from the mystically inclined Rastafarian rituals and sacred, because it will be more calm tempo and dotted heavy on social issues, political and humane message.
"Jamaica is not genuine you know!"
Reggae music is indeed unique to Jamaica, ironically, its roots are from New Orleans R & B. Closest ancestor, ska came from New Orleans R & B Jamaican musicians heard broadcast from Amrik through their transistor radio. With reference to the accompaniment of guitars fit - and barely break - their interpretation will putusadalah R & B and could be popular in the 60s. Furthermore during the hot summer, they also must be hot if mainin ska plus dance, the song is slowed and the results are born Reggae. Since then, Reggae Blues proved to be so strong and has the power of interpretation which could also borrow from Rocksteady (first) and even rock music (now). There are basically African music in everyday life, both in the streets, buses, public places, workplaces ato home
so kind of spirit when the condition is difficult and is able to provide strength and
its own message. The result, Reggae music is not only relaxation, but also bring a message of love, peace, unity and balance and is able to loosen the tension.
"It's Influences"
Jamaican recordings have been spread throughout the world, it's hard to say how many genres of popular music of Reggae for two decades. Hits - Reggae hits and even then had been dominated by rock star Eric Clapton's original start to the Stones to the Clash and the Fugees. In addition, Reggae is also considered by many to affect the dance world charm of its own. Culture 'Dancehall' prominent Jamaican sound system plus megawatt, exclusive footage, drum and bass accompaniment, and chant with iringannya rap has become a cultural dance and remarkable appearance.
Another innovation Reggae Dub remix which has been assimilated into the music
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