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Answer:Entertainment Music5 Essential Reggae ClassicsBy Megan RomerUpdated May 24, 2019Though reggae, like any genre, is sometimes maligned by haters as "all sounding the same," we find the classic reggae canon overwhelming in its size and diversity. Considering that what's considered "early reggae" is often considered to come from a span of only about a decade, and was mostly made on a relatively small island, the breadth and depth of the genre are impressive. Still, within the thousands of great sides, that era produced some truly special songs -- popular, influential, or just plain dance-worthy -- and these ten are as fresh and relevant today as they were the day they released.
Desmond Dekker and the Aces - "Israelites""Israelites," written by Desmond Dekker and legendary producer Leslie Kong, was the first reggae song to really become an international hit, reaching #1 on the UK charts and breaking into the Top 10 in the U.S. upon its release in 1969. Desmond Dekker was already a well-known ska artist, and musically, "Israelites" is transitional -- it bears many elements of classic ska but features the slowed-down tempo that characterized the new genre of reggae. The relatively simple lyrics, which talk concisely about the hardships of poverty, were difficult for international audiences not yet familiar with the Jamaican accent, let alone the nuances of patois, to understand, but Dekker's irresistible falsetto had no trouble captivating worldwide audiences regardless.
The Melodians - "Rivers of Babylon"This Rastafarian ballad, originally released in 1970, takes its lyrics from Psalm 137, which paints a picture of the Jewish exile that took place after the destruction of the first temple. As Rastas believe that they (and all people of African descent) are the lost tribe of Israel, the imagery of Jewish exile is a common theme in Rastafarian writing. Though "Rivers of Babylon" never became an international hit single in its original version (a cover by disco vocal group Boney M did chart), it remains an enduringly popular song among Jamaican musicians and fans around the world, and it's probably the best-known explicitly religious Jamaican song ever recorded.
Johnny Nash - "I Can See Clearly Now"Johnny Nash wrote and recorded this 1972 song, which reached #1 on the Billboard Charts in the United States and was certified gold, thus having a major part in popularizing and mainstreaming reggae in mainland North America. It's an up-tempo feel-good number with unabashedly positive lyrics and remains a staple in the sunshine reggae repertoire. A cover version was recorded by Jimmy Cliff in 1993 for the soundtrack to the movie Cool Runnings, about the Jamaican Olympic bobsled team, but Nash's original is still the stronger version. A little-known fact: Johnny Nash was actually an American by birth, but he recorded in Jamaica, befriended most of the rest of the artists on this list, and had several hits in the Caribbean.
The Abyssinians - "Satta Massagana"Another seminal Rastafarian anthem, "Satta Massagana" ("Give Thanks" in Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia) is a crucial piece of the roots reggae canon and, indeed, is sometimes used as a hymn in Rastafarian services. The song itself was first recorded in 1969 but was not released until 1976, after being turned down by a number of labels. The song has a great old-school feel, with vocal harmonies surrounding the minor melody and a slow, heavily back-beated rhythm punctuated by dirty, dirge-y horns. Perhaps more influential on Jamaican artists than on international ones, this song is nonetheless an important one to know.
Peter Tosh - "Legalize It"The title track of Peter Tosh's first solo album after leaving the Wailers, "Legalize It" is a no-holds-barred pro-marijuana song. Now, ganja is a sacrament in the Rastafari religious movement, so Tosh is actually making a political statement about religious freedom with the song, but it's become an anthem for a certain segment of the pro-marijuana lobby, and by extension, a generally well-known countercultural protest song. It doesn't hurt that it's got a great, catchy hook and lyrics that lend themselves well to singing along.-----PA BRIANLIEST NAMAN PO MAHIRAP KASI KUMUHA NG MGA INFORMATIONS
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