The reggae music is originated from Jamaica in the late 60s along with the Rastafarian movements. The Rastafarian is a form of religion with many distinct aspects. With their distinct hairstyle dreadlocks and smoking ganja for their spirits. The theme of reggae music is usually deals with love, faith, peace, and social issues. Bob Marley is the guy, you can’t miss when you talking about the reggae music. Because Bob Marley's legacy is still so huge up to this date as a pioneer of raggae music who brought it to mainstream. I doubt that there will not be another reggae artist like Bob Marley with such a huge influence up to this date, not only it helped raggae music but different types of music as well. The track called “One Love” is from album called Legend in 1984. It is one of the greatest 100 albums by The Rolling Stones Magazine. It starts with piano tunes with drumbeats. The voice of Marley is very unique because of his Jamaican accents. The great thing about reggae music is that it is very mellowing, soothing, and peaceful.
Despite the fact that reggae song is rather way too simple, I really like the fact that
This song is called “One Love,” it has many unique instruments are used in this song like traditional drums from Jamaica.
Another song is called “Get up, Stand up” is also from album Legend. I could feel his power in his thirst for freedom his voice. I like simple beats of drum that could easily bring everyone together. Bob Marley is truly freedom fighter with his
http://youtube.com/watch?v=uteBX4_wxXk “One Love.” Music Video- Bob Marleyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zTxUxFjLB0 “Get up, Stand up”- Live version by Bob Marley
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