The Music of Jamaica
Introduction to the Music of Jamaica It is impossible to think of Jamaica without considering the rich culture in music and famous artists like Bob Marley. The country of Jamaica has never been regarded as a large country ranking 139th amongst the most populated countries. However, its cultural and musical impact has been nothing short of remarkable dating back all the way to the mid 1900s. Click this link to listen to popular and current Jamaican music as well as some brief history of the music of Jamaica: http://www.jamaicansmusic.com Bob Marley Bob Marley was a singer, musician, and songwriter from Jamaica. His musical career was defined by elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his distinctive voice and compositional approach. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of reggae. Marley's contributions to music increased the popularity of Jamaican music around the world, and he became a global presence becoming globally recognized. Over the course of his career, Marley