Reggae Music History

"Music Jamaica Predecessor" According to the history of Jamaica, the slaves brought drums from Africa called "Burru" which became part of the song arrangements called "talking drums" (talking drum), a native of West Africa. "Jonkanoo" is a mix of cultural music of Africa, Europe and Jamaica, which consisted of drumming, rattle (musical instrument creaking) and conch blowing. This event occurs when Christmas comes mask dancer. Jonkanoos was originally a dance of the peasants, who only realized later that they actually communicate with the drums and conch that. The next year, Calypso from Trinidad & Tobago came with Samba that comes from Central America and introduced to people - people of Jamaica to form a new mixture, called Mento.Mento itself is a simple music with humorous lyrics accompanied by guitar, banjo, tambourine, shaker, scraper and rumba, or the bass. This shape then popular in the year 20 and 30s and is a form of Jamaican music first attracted the attention of the entire island. Currently Mento can still be enjoyed serving tourism. SKA who has appeared in 40 - 50s is actually mentioned by the History of Jamaican Music, influenced by Swing, Rythym & Blues of the United States. SKA is actually a big band sound with horn arrangements (wind instrument), piano, and beats fast "bop". Ska then easily switch and generate forms of dance "skankin" pad early 60's. Jamaica Star early include Byron Lee and the Dragonaires which was formed in 1956 which was regarded as the creator of "ska". Ska developments which then slows the tempo in the mid 60s bring up the "Rock Steady" that Punta heavy bass tune popularized by Leroy Sibbles and the Heptones group and became the first Jamaican dance music in the 60s. 
"What is Reggae" Reggae itself is a combination of the traditional accompaniment of African, American and blues and folk (folk song) of Jamaica. This synthesis of styles clearly demonstrate the authenticity of Jamaica and enter the knock off - broke apart, strumming the guitar upwards, vocal patterns that 'preaching' and the lyrics are still about Rastafari religious traditions. Although many commercial benefits already gained from reggae, Babylon (Jamaica), strict government is often considered to limit the motion but not the political aspect Rastafarinya. "Reg-ay" arguably emerged from the notion that reggae is Jamaican music style based on American soul music but with a rhythm that 'behind' and the fabric of a prominent bass. The theme emang often about Rastafari, political protest, and rudie (hero hooligans). Pre-existing form (ska & rocksteady) seem more powerful influence of African music - despite his American guitar also fill 'holes - holes' are empty and drum accompaniment complex. In contemporary reggae, drum game taken from the Rastafarians who tend mystical rituals and sacred, because it will be more calm tempo and dotted heavily on social issues, political and humane message. 
"The original Guns Jamaica you know!" Reggae music is indeed unique to Jamaica, ironically roots from New Orleans R & B. Closest ancestor, ska came from New Orleans R & B Jamaican musicians heard of the American radio broadcasts through their transistor radios. By referring to the accompaniment of guitars fit - hand to mouth and dropped out - their interpretation will putusadalah R & B and could be popular in the 60s. Furthermore, during the hot summer, too hot if they got to playing ska plus dance, the result is slowed and so was born reggae song. Since then, Reggae Blues proved to be so strong and powerful interpretations that can also be borrowed from Rocksteady (first) and even the music Rock (now).There are basically African music in everyday life, be it in roads, buses, public places, workplaces ato house that became a kind of spirit during the difficult conditions and capable of providing power and message of its own. As a result, Reggae music is not only provide relaxation, but also bring a message of love, peace, unity and balance and be able to loosen the tension. 
"It's Influences" When recording Jamaica has spread throughout the world, it's hard to say how much popular music genres of reggae over the past two decades. Hits - hits of reggae and even then had been dominated by rock star Eric Clapton's original start until the Stones to the Clash and the Fugees. In addition, reggae is also considered much influence the dance world charm of its own. Culture 'Dancehall' prominent Jamaican sound system plus megawatts, an exclusive recording, the accompaniment of drums and bass, and rebound with iringannya rap has become a cultural dance and incredible views. Another innovation is the Dub Reggae remix that has been assimilated into other popular music more widely.