: 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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These family-friendly performances feature a range of musical styles, such as rock, blues, and reggae.
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Visit Lake Tahoe, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
Jamaica Renowned for its Rastafarian culture and reggae roots, Jamaica offers an immersive cannabis experience.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
Smith’s debut album was released on Arista Records on Nov. 10, 1975 and combined the singer’s urgent, vivid poetry with spiky, minimal arrangements that incorporated reggae rhythms with spoken word and propulsive rock energy.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
Through a multilayered approach, combining heartfelt storytelling and a soaring blend of disco, gospel, reggae, and Jewish music, led by music director Mustapha Khan, the play creates a visceral experience of loss, resilience, and transformation.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
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Visit Lake Tahoe, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
Jamaica Renowned for its Rastafarian culture and reggae roots, Jamaica offers an immersive cannabis experience.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
Smith’s debut album was released on Arista Records on Nov. 10, 1975 and combined the singer’s urgent, vivid poetry with spiky, minimal arrangements that incorporated reggae rhythms with spoken word and propulsive rock energy.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
Through a multilayered approach, combining heartfelt storytelling and a soaring blend of disco, gospel, reggae, and Jewish music, led by music director Mustapha Khan, the play creates a visceral experience of loss, resilience, and transformation.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Reggae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reggae. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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reggae
noun
reg·gae
ˈreg-(ˌ)ā 
ˈrāg-
: popular music of Jamaican origin that combines native styles with elements of U.S. Black popular music and is performed at moderate tempos with the accent on the offbeat
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