21st September

New beginnings – starting again  

Reggae is a music genre that began in Jamaica in the late 1960s. Most music from Jamaica comes from the reggae style. 

The music has regular chops on the back beat (off-beat). These are called “skank”, and are played by a rhythm guitarist. The bass drum hits on the second and fourth beat of each measure (each bar). These are called the “drop”. Reggae bands also use a bass, a keyboard or organ, and horns. 

Reggae music is often used by Rastafarian groups. They are usually songs about religion, love and social problems.  

Famous instruments in reggae music are drums, guitar, saxophone, trumpet and trombone. 

Reggae was started in 1960 but became famous in the 1970s.