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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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The Mis-Education was the perfect union of neo soul, hip hop, and reggae.
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Three young men wearing anti-summit T-shirts listened to reggae music on their balcony.
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Guest appearances are at a minimum, with Frank Ocean, reggae scion Damian Marley, and Beyonce credited on one track each.
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Listen to a great selection of reggae, dub, and rocksteady in one place.
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Opener: The Tritonics, a Milwaukee reggae-capable band.
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Their original songs visit several genres, from funk, soul and reggae to jazz, and each gives Haile the chance to exhibit her considerable vocal skills and her mates the chance to flash their chops.
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A leading reggae rock band has committed to performing at Taco Festival Cincinnati.
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Solange interlocked her hands and swung them in a circular motion, imitating the movements of a soulful reggae singer.
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Origin and Etymology of reggae
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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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