Rhythms of Resistance: The Evolution of Reggae music in Jamaica

  Introduction Reggae music has become a symbol of Jamaican identity, and its compelling rhythms and poignant social commentary has made it such that its global influence is, at this point, undeniable. It originally came to light in the late 1960s, evolving from earlier forms like ska and rocksteady. In exactly no time flat, it quickly emerged as a voice for the marginalized, with strong themes of struggle, love, and resistance. Please feel free to check out this  informative video covering a brief history of reggae. Origins Reggae has roots deeply embedded in Jamaica's blood-red history of colonization and slavery. It evolved from an earlier style of music called "Mento", which was a style of Jamaican folk music, and incorporated influences from American jazz and rhythm and blues, as well as ska and rocksteady. The unique blend reflected social changes happening on the island at the time, and provided an outlet for expressing the both the hardships and the hopes of its p...