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2. It beginnings -Jamaica (The Caribbean)-Late 1960s-Developed from ska and rocksteady (other types of music) 3. Musical traits -Has elements similar to Rhythm and Blues (R&B), Jazz, Calypso, and other African and Latin music styles-Has a slow tempo-Instruments that are usedDrums and percussionBass guitarGuitarKeyboardsHorns (saxophone, trumpet, trombone) 4. Themes of lyrics ---Many bands criticized social politics in their songsLyrics wanted people to be aware about apartheid in South Africa and equal rights for AfricansFor many years, Africans were treated badly and didnt have the same rights as whites 5. Famous reggae artists -The most famous artist is Bob Marley-Began in a band called The Wailers-Had many songs asking for peace and equality 6. war Bob marley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PF3AoKakAwLyrics: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/b/bob+marley/war_20021799.html 7. war Bob marley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PF3AoKakAwLyrics: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/b/bob+marley/war_20021799.html