Comments on: Jamaica Tourist Attractions http://www.enlisttravelguide.com/jamaica-island-tourist-attractions-and-accommodation.html Enlist Travel Guide Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:32:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: vareeja http://www.enlisttravelguide.com/jamaica-island-tourist-attractions-and-accommodation.html/comment-page-1#comment-1180 vareeja Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:27:33 +0000 http://www.enlisttravelguide.com/?p=939#comment-1180 Though a small nation, Jamaica is rich in culture and has a strong global presence. The musical genres reggae, ska, mento, rocksteady, dub, and, more recently, dancehall and ragga all originated in the island's vibrant, popular urban recording industry. Jamaica also played an important role in the development of punk rock, through reggae and ska. Reggae has also influenced American rap music, as they both share their roots as rhythmic, African styles of music. Some rappers, such as The Notorious B.I.G. and Heavy D, are of Jamaican descent. Internationally known reggae musician Bob Marley was born in Jamaica and is very respected there Though a small nation, Jamaica is rich in culture and has a strong global presence. The musical genres reggae, ska, mento, rocksteady, dub, and, more recently, dancehall and ragga all originated in the island’s vibrant, popular urban recording industry.

Jamaica also played an important role in the development of punk rock, through reggae and ska. Reggae has also influenced American rap music, as they both share their roots as rhythmic, African styles of music. Some rappers, such as The Notorious B.I.G. and Heavy D, are of Jamaican descent.

Internationally known reggae musician Bob Marley was born in Jamaica and is very respected there

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