Chapter 1
The birth of the beat
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Chapter 2
The message and the movement
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Chapter 3
The magic of the mixing board
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Chapter 4
Reggae conquers the world
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Master of The story of reggae
Ch 4 · Reggae conquers the world
sebas11th Reggae conquers the world
Reggae's rhythm, island beat! (Oh-oh!) From Jamaica, spread the love so true! UNESCO marked it, a cultural feat! (Yeah-yeah!) For humanity, shining through!
Fun Fact
UNESCO protection: In 2018, Jamaican reggae was officially added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Glossary
reggae (noun)
A style of popular music with a strongly accented subsidiary beat, originating in Jamaica. Bob Marley popularized the genre globally during the late 1970s, singing of love, unity, and social justice.
A style of popular music with a strongly accented subsidiary beat, originating in Jamaica. Bob Marley popularized the genre globally during the late 1970s, singing of love, unity, and social justice.
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Which legendary South African reggae artist used his music to campaign against the oppressive system of apartheid?
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Which West African nation is home to Alpha Blondy, one of the continent's most celebrated and politically outspoken reggae stars?
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Which 1989 Jamaican dancehall track by Shabba Ranks provided the foundational "dembow" drumbeat for modern reggaeton?
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What was the name of the late 1970s British musical movement that fused ska and punk, featuring racially integrated bands?
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Which country, outside of Jamaica, became the primary hub for translating reggae and dancehall into early Spanish-language reggae?
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Which British punk band famously covered Junior Murvin's reggae classic "Police and Thieves" on their 1977 debut album?
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Which English reggae band achieved massive global success in 1983 with their cover of "Red Red Wine"?
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In what year did UNESCO officially add Jamaican reggae to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?