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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This food truck fest gives you the opportunity to eat well and to hear live music from native reggae band Jah People.
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Every weekend from the first whispers of warmth in spring to the last mild day in fall, the patio of this Bed-Stuy cocktail spot, named after a romantic subgenre of reggae, is a sprawl of naked limbs.
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The song, which is in Spanish and Creole and set to a reggae beat, was recently released in Haiti in hope of influencing the decision-making among Haitians considering migrating to the South American country.
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Happily, there is nothing remotely shocking about his inviting blend of jazz, calypso, socca, reggae, bomba, soul, mascaron, Afro-Latin styles from across the Caribbean and music from the American South, in particular New Orleans.
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Each song is in a different musical style (jazz, reggae, rock, Caribbean, classical, rap) and each dance has a special element such as puppets and scarves.
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Come to eat, but stay for the music—live reggae bands play on the weekends.
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The Sandro Paris capsule collaboration is the latest licensing deal involving the reggae singer, who passed away in 1981.
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Originally conceived by founder Kevin Lyman in 1995 as an eclectic alternative rock festival, with a focus on punk rock, over the years, the tour has grown to include a multitude of genres, including metal, hip-hop, reggae, pop and more.
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Origin and Etymology of reggae
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Definition 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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Spanish Central: Translation of reggae Britannica English: Translation of reggae for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about reggae
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