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Roots Reggae

Roots Reggae is a musical style that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It is a fusion of various musical genres including ska, mento, rocksteady, R&B, and dub. Roots Reggae is characterized by a slow and relaxed tempo, with heavy bass and guitar riffs, and a focus on socially conscious lyrics. The music is often accompanied by traditional Jamaican instruments such as the bongo, conga, and maracas. The music of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Burning Spear are often credited with popularizing the Roots Reggae style.