Reggae music originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s in the town of Kingston. It was influenced by earlier Jamaican folk music and genres like mento and ska. Reggae incorporates influences from jazz, R&B, and African music brought by slaves. The guitar, drums, and bass are prominent instruments in reggae music, known for its rhythmic feel and emphasis on the upbeat. Legendary reggae artist Bob Marley rose to fame in the 1970s with his band The Wailers and helped spread reggae's messages of love, spirituality, and social justice around the world. His son Ziggy Marley continues his father's legacy in reggae music today.
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