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Reggae emerged in late 1960s Jamaica, evolving from the faster rhythms of ska and rocksteady into a distinctively slower, syncopated style. Find upcoming Reggae events in Los Angeles below.
Upcoming Reggae Events · Los Angeles

Siaosi, The Western Conference, Keniye, K'nova

Steel Pulse


Tom Nolan Band

Sammy Johnson

Pepper, The Movement

The Nice, Capital Dub, Solution, I Forget

O.B.F, Iration Steppas, General Zooz, Ryo Vibes, Mc Mello Banton, Rootsman, Dub Siren Hifi

DJ Compl3x

D'yani




Serpent, The Siren

Blaq Pages

Steven Rodriguez, Dub 8, Remix

311, Dirty Heads, Atmosphere, Rome

INTENT, DJ Rome

Steel Pulse, The English Beat, Eli-Mac

Pepper, The Movement, Cydeways
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, danceable sound.
Reggae emerged in late 1960s Jamaica, evolving from the faster rhythms of ska and rocksteady into a distinctively slower, syncopated style. It is characterized by its signature 'skank' guitar strokes on the off-beats and a heavy, melodic bassline that often drives the song's melodic structure. Typically utilizing a 'one drop' drum beat where the emphasis falls on the third beat, the genre creates a relaxed yet rhythmically compelling atmosphere. Thematically, reggae often explores themes of social justice, spirituality, and pan-Africanism, maintaining a close semantic relationship with descendant genres like dub and dancehall while exerting a profound influence on global pop and hip-hop.
Also known as: Reggae
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