Reggae
In the mystical lands of Jamaica, a melody known as Reggae blossomed in the 1960s, its tendrils reaching far beyond to enchant hearts across the globe. Emerging from the tapestry of Jamaican rhythms, Reggae found its roots intertwined with the harmonies of ska, a vibrant dance of jazz and Motown echoes.
The saga of Jamaican music unfurled with the ancient ballads of Mento, a fusion of European and African melodies rich with tales both humorous and profound. Instruments like guitars, bongos, and banjos wove enchantments within the Mento songs, echoing through the lush landscapes.
As the realms shifted in the 1960s, a jubilant spirit danced through the air with the birth of ska, heralding the dawn of newfound independence as Jamaica shed its colonial shackles in 1962. Ska's tempo mirrored the exuberance of a nation unbound, with brass instruments like horns and saxophones leading the harmonious chorus of liberation.
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This wearable artwork has been produced by artisans from the Embera Chami tribe of Colombia. It carries hours of work, calculation and imagination.
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info on reggae: https://study.com/learn/lesson/reggae-music-genre-artists-origin-types.html
