Music
Music plays a very important role in Jamaica's art and culture. Through the emergence of 'Reggae' Jamaica's music has achieved world recognition. Reggae emerged from traditional Jamaican music with African and Black American roots. Christian music and the related reggae rhythms are also quite famous in Jamaica. The Rastafari cults are recognized all over the world for playing particularly syncopated style that arose from earlier ska rhythms. World renowned reggae musician Bob Marley born in Jamaica was a well-known pop reggae performer in the 1980s. Jamaican folk music is also said to have its origin in West Africa. Other forms of music include Jazz, which is becoming more recognized in Jamaica, Rock Steady, Ska, Mento, Dub and, more recently, Dancehall and Ragga all originated in the island's vibrant popular urban recording industry.
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