Reggae

Origins

Its origins can be found in traditional African Caribbean music as well as US and R&B. Ska and rocksteady are 1960s precursors of reggae. In 1963, Jackie Mittoo was asked to run sessions and compose original music by record producer Coxsone Dodd at his Studio One record studio. Mittoo turned the traditional ska beat into reggae, slowing the rhythm down in the process. Bob Marley, who later popularized the style on a world-wide basis, also recorded rocksteady records early in his career. By the late 1960's reggae was already getting radio play in the UK on John Peel's radio show.

Related Topics:
US - R&B - Ska - Rocksteady - 1960s - 1963 - Jackie Mittoo - Coxsone Dodd - Studio One - Bob Marley - Career - John Peel

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