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2. It beginnings
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Jamaica (The Caribbean)
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Late 1960s
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Developed from ska and
rocksteady (other types
of music)

3. Musical traits
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Has elements similar to Rhythm and Blues (R&B), Jazz, Calypso,
and other African and Latin music styles
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Has a slow tempo
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Instruments that are used●
Drums and percussion
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Bass guitar
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Guitar
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Keyboards
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Horns (saxophone, trumpet, trombone)

4. Themes of lyrics
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Many bands criticized social politics in their songs
Lyrics wanted people to be aware about apartheid in South Africa
and equal rights for Africans
For many years, Africans were treated badly and didn’t have the
same rights as whites

5. Famous reggae artists
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The most famous artist is Bob Marley
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Began in a band called “The Wailers”
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Had many songs asking for peace and
equality

6. “war” – Bob marley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PF3AoKakAw
Lyrics: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/b/bob+marley/war_20021799.html

7. “war” – Bob marley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PF3AoKakAw
Lyrics: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/b/bob+marley/war_20021799.html