Where to Start with reggae
music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s
1507 artists
Guides for reggae artists
Best reggae Albums to Start With
reggae Artists
Natiruts
Gentleman
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
folk music, music of Hawaii
Mad Professor
dub music
Soolking
contemporary R&B, hip-hop
Johnny Clegg
pop music, worldbeat
Alborosie
Bedouin Soundclash
alternative rock, indie rock
Fishmans
dream pop, dub music
Spice
dancehall
Lady Saw
dancehall
Doc Gynéco
French hip-hop, G-funk
Massilia Sound System
dancehall, ragga
Lil Khalid4grace
African popular music, Afrobeats
Desmond Dekker
Amy Winehouse
blue-eyed soul, contemporary R&B
About reggae
What is reggae?
music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s
Where should I start with reggae?
Start with "The Liberty of Norton Folgate" by Madness. It captures what makes reggae worth exploring.
What are the best reggae albums?
The reggae albums worth hearing first: "The Liberty of Norton Folgate" by Madness, "The Last Ship" by Sting, "The Dream of the Blue Turtles" by Sting, "...Nothing Like the Sun" by Sting and "Brand New Day" by Sting.
How many reggae artists are there?
Spinsource covers 1507 reggae artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.