The History of Reggae

Where did reggae music originate?

• Cuba

• Jamaica

• Barbados

• Trinidad

What is Mento?

• A type of Jamaican folk music

• A popular reggae band

• A style of dance

• A Jamaican festival

Which school helped develop some of Jamaica’s greatest musicians?

• Montego Bay Institute

• Jamaica Music Academy

• Kingston High School

• Alpha Boys School

What was the main influence on the development of Ska music?

• American R&B

• British rock

• African tribal music

• Classical music

Which Jamaican musician is known for taking reggae to a worldwide audience?

• Yellowman

• Desmond Dekker

• Bob Marley

• Jimmy Cliff

What event in 1966 was significant for the Rastafarian movement?

• The release of Bob Marley's first album

• Jamaica's independence

• The first reggae festival

• Emperor Haile Selassie I's visit to Jamaica

What is a characteristic feature of Rocksteady music?

• Focus on instrumental solos

• Heavy use of electronic instruments

• Fast tempo and chaotic rhythm

• Slower pace and emphasis on bass

Which genre emerged from recycled and remixed rocksteady and ska tunes?

• Calypso

• Dub

• Jazz

• Blues

What was a major theme in roots reggae music?

• Nature and wildlife

• Party and celebration

• Romantic love stories

• Everyday life and hopes of Africans

Which of the following artists is influenced by reggae?

• Adele

• Taylor Swift

• Rihanna

• Ed Sheeran