Reggae Month : Rocksteady

About this episode

This episode explores the Rocksteady genre of music, its origins, and its significance in the evolution of Reggae music during Reggae Month.

Send us Fan Mail As February is Reggae Month we have decided to dedicate this weeks episode to a genre that without its existence, Reggae music just wouldn’t be the same. Yes we are talking about Rocksteady. Originating in Jamaica approximately 1966 as the dominant genre there for almost two years, following Ska and preceding Reggae; it typically played at 80 to 100 bpm, using upbeat guitar rhythms, prominent bass lines, focus on vocal harmonies with themes of love and social issues. Although...

People in this episode

Host: Danieal

Topics covered

• Reggae Month
• Rocksteady
• Jamaican music
• music history
• social issues
• love themes

Keywords

• Rocksteady
• Reggae Month
• Jamaica
• music history
• social issues
• love themes
• guitar rhythms
• bass lines

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Rocksteady

Places: Jamaica

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