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African reggae

Though reggae music first developed in Jamaica, it has strong rhythmic and thematic associations with Africa and has been called "the quintessential African/third world/black musical form".[1] There are many African reggae musicians with a wide fan base both on the continent and abroad. Well-known African reggae artists are Alpha Blondy, Pax Nindi aka Harare Dread, Majek Fashek, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Colbert Mukwevho,Thomani Tshikororo , Ismael Isaac, Radical Dread, Jambo, Soul Raiders, Lucky Dube, and Serges Kassy.[2]

  1. ^ Waters, Alan (1994). "Reggae Music in Africa". Passages. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  2. ^ Whitwam, Wayne. "African Reggae". Retrieved 2 June 2015.