The reggae style of music has been around since 1960, It actually originated in Jamaica. It quickly became Jamaicas dominate music. By the 1970's it became an international style of music that particularly was popular in Britain the United States and Africa. Reggae has roots from ska, jazz and Motown music.

The instruments that make reggae what is also what makes reggae special  are the Electric bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Drums and Percussion, Keyboard, Horn and brass and organ. There is one special instrument it's called the Steal Pan. Which was invented in 1888-1937.  Steel Pan history is traced back to enslaved Africans from the Caribbean. 

Some of the most famous reggae artist are Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Shabba Ranks and many other people .  The most famous reggae artist is Bob Marley his music is still heavily listened to this day.  Bob Marley put together older reggae artist work and combined it with his work. To help pave the way for new reggae artist.

1. Bob Marley - Three Little Birds

2. Peter Tosh - Legalize It 

3. Bob Marley - One Love

4. Jimmy Cliff - I Can See Clearly Now 

5. Shabba Ranks - Trailer Load a Girls