Definition of reggae
: popular music of Jamaican origin that combines native styles with elements of rock and soul music and is performed at moderate tempos with the accent on the offbeat
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Recent Examples of reggae from the Web
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Soda (classic rock, '80s, Motown, disco, hip hop, reggae).
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A group of investors that includes reggae star Damian Marley has bought a controlling interest in High Times, the magazine that for decades has been the bible of pot smokers.
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The son of the late reggae superstar Bob Marley is one of 20 investors who acquired a 60 percent stake in High Times, its digital media platforms and its increasingly popular Cannabis Cup trade shows.
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Upcoming concerts will feature reggae, rockabilly, indie rock and jazz, as well as performances from Akron folk rockers Shivering Timbers and the iconic 15 60 75 The Numbers Band.
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The approaching summer means that Northern California is about to hit Peak Music Festival, and the next few months will be filled with reggae, jam bands, punk, hip-hop and much more.
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This year's festival, held May 5-9 at Port Louis Lawn overlooking picturesque St. George's Harbor, featured R&B singer Cody Chesnutt, reggae star Tarrus Riley, veteran band Third World and Grenadian steel pan orchestra Pan Wizards.
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Also, Ozomatli, an exuberant L.A. dance band that combined hip-hop, reggae, rock and Latin sounds, performed into the night.
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The removal of Trusted Servant from YouTube at Phelan’s conceptual discretion will mark the official end of .all Hawaii eNtrees/luNar reggae.
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Origin and Etymology of reggae
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1968
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playDefinition of reggae for English Language Learners
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: popular music that is originally from Jamaica and that combines native styles with elements of rock and soul music
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