Reggae

Summary

Reggae is a Jamaican musical family and a globally adopted expressive language whose bass-centered grooves, offbeat articulation and distinctive vocal approaches support an unusually wide range of songs. It can be spiritual, romantic, political, celebratory or reflective. The category includes several historical and stylistic strands, so one drum pattern or one famous artist cannot define the whole field. Reggae's Jamaican formation remains central even as communities elsewhere have made it part of their own musical identities.

Contemporary and trending

Reggae continues through bands, singers, producers, selectors, sound systems, festivals, local dance and everyday listening. Historical roots repertory coexists with new recordings and hybrid forms. International adoption is not only a matter of touring stars: musicians and audiences in Africa, Europe, Brazil, Japan and the Pacific have sustained their own scenes. Some settings foreground Rastafari and social critique, others romantic song or sound-system experience. A broad genre article should make those differences visible rather than assume every listener shares the same religious or political position.

History

Reggae developed in Jamaica through exchanges among ska, rocksteady, local musical practices, US records and a creative studio and sound-system economy. Western Kingston's marginalized communities were especially significant in its formation. Rastafari and struggles over race, class and colonial history shaped major strands without accounting for every song. Migration connected Jamaica with Britain and North America, while records and performances encouraged much wider adoption. Artists elsewhere translated the language into local concerns rather than simply reproducing Jamaican accents or subjects.

Musical characteristics

The bass often carries a memorable melodic-rhythmic identity, with drums, guitar and keyboards occupying carefully differentiated spaces. Offbeat chords can be clipped or sustained; the drum emphasis varies among styles. A singer may use smooth melody, rough declamation, harmony or speech-related delivery. Space is active: leaving a gap lets the bass and percussion communicate more clearly. Studio treatment can alter depth and atmosphere, especially in dub-related work. The listener benefits from following the rhythm section rather than hearing it as a generic backing track behind the words.

Geography and communities

The map begins with a connected Jamaican heartland and substantial British and North American diaspora circuits. Broad adopted landscapes in coastal West Africa, southern Africa, Maranhão, parts of continental Europe, Japan and Aotearoa reflect locally sustained music-making and listening. These are not claims of uniform preference within countries. In Maranhão, for example, sound systems and local dance have created a particular adopted identity; in West Africa, language and political address reshape the genre. Sparse dots at Kingston, London and Abidjan would miss that regional depth.

Kenya is an important distinct adoption landscape. Nairobi’s Asili Dub account describes a locally maintained live reggae project, while research on KBC documents the earlier Metro FM reggae service. A Kenyan field recognizes these band, broadcast and listening networks alongside the existing western and southern African fields. Historical broadcasting is identified as historical evidence, not presented as a verified current station schedule.

Artists

Bob Marley and the Wailers, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Toots and the Maytals, Burning Spear, Gregory Isaacs and Marcia Griffiths offer different Jamaican routes. Steel Pulse, Aswad, Alpha Blondy, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Lucky Dube and many Pacific and Latin American groups show adopted creativity. A listening introduction should compare contrasting grooves and lyrical settings rather than treat one international canon as the genre's limit. The São Luís museum record is evidence of a durable local reggae culture, not merely a place where a Jamaican record happened to be played.

Representative performances

These recordings offer listening examples of the genre. Notes identify the performance setting and any adaptation or mixed repertoire.

MuGlobe listening profile

Repertoire	Field use	Notes
popular	regional	Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates.

MuGlobe representative performances

Artist	Performance / song / title	Embedded player URL	Notes	Repertoire kind	Repertoire date	Recording date	Format	Opening	Places	Fit	Evidence	Review note	MuGlobe favorite	Current hit	Authentic
Bob Marley and the Wailers	No Woman, No Cry — Rainbow, 4 June 1977	https://www.youtube.com/embed/mZ6VezKMoRY	The official concert archive presents reggae through a sustained live band performance and audience-facing vocal delivery. Embedded playback is currently unavailable (YouTube code 150); the recording reference is retained.	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	pending	Existing recording	Playback blocked: YouTube embedding error 150 observed 22 October 2026. Legacy accepted recording retained during curation-field migration; no new age or geographic claims.	false	false	false
Burning Spear	Slavery Days — 2 Meter Sessions	https://www.youtube.com/embed/BpAkVlESkHw	The session producer’s film offers another roots-reggae voice and historically focused song, contrasting with the Marley selection. Embedded playback is currently unavailable (YouTube code 150); the recording reference is retained.	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	pending	Existing recording	Playback blocked: YouTube embedding error 150 observed 22 October 2026. Legacy accepted recording retained during curation-field migration; no new age or geographic claims.	false	false	false
Chronixx	Skankin’ Sweet — KEXP	https://www.youtube.com/embed/l61q7uSoLmU	A live broadcaster session adds a later Jamaican generation and contemporary roots-reggae arrangement.	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	pending	Existing recording	Legacy accepted recording retained during curation-field migration; no new age or geographic claims.	false	false	false
Marcia Griffiths	Feel Like Jumping / 54-46 — Rototom Sunsplash	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sqv14lhmXkg	The festival’s own live release adds Griffiths’s voice and a concert medley spanning Jamaica’s rocksteady/reggae continuum.	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	pending	Existing recording	Legacy accepted recording retained during curation-field migration; no new age or geographic claims.	false	false	false
Takana Zion and ensemble	JAH JAH	https://www.youtube.com/embed/4VTaW0VkuLg	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Takana Zion. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary Soulbeats Few Words (released October 2, 2026) is explicitly roots-reggae return, distinct from simultaneous Black Mafia hip-hop/dancehall project. Actual Ye Tinsera, Jah Jah, Good Morning Africa, King Selassie and Jah Live in a Man; named studio collaborators retained in full primary captions, no whole overlapping album parent. Distributor release: 2026-10-02; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-10-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Guinea	supported	Recording/context source Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Takana Zion. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary Soulbeats Few Words (released October 2, 2026) is explicitly roots-reggae return, distinct from simultaneous Black Mafia hip-hop/dancehall project. Actual Ye Tinsera, Jah Jah, Good Morning Africa, King Selassie and Jah Live in a Man; named studio collaborators retained in full primary captions, no whole overlapping album parent. Distributor release: 2026-10-02; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Takana Zion and ensemble	Good morning Africa	https://www.youtube.com/embed/hHPEJk6qO8o	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Takana Zion. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary Soulbeats Few Words (released October 2, 2026) is explicitly roots-reggae return, distinct from simultaneous Black Mafia hip-hop/dancehall project. Actual Ye Tinsera, Jah Jah, Good Morning Africa, King Selassie and Jah Live in a Man; named studio collaborators retained in full primary captions, no whole overlapping album parent. Distributor release: 2026-10-02; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-10-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Guinea	supported	Recording/context source Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Takana Zion. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary Soulbeats Few Words (released October 2, 2026) is explicitly roots-reggae return, distinct from simultaneous Black Mafia hip-hop/dancehall project. Actual Ye Tinsera, Jah Jah, Good Morning Africa, King Selassie and Jah Live in a Man; named studio collaborators retained in full primary captions, no whole overlapping album parent. Distributor release: 2026-10-02; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Takana Zion and ensemble	King Selassie	https://www.youtube.com/embed/_c4RbdAUFhE	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Takana Zion. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary Soulbeats Few Words (released October 2, 2026) is explicitly roots-reggae return, distinct from simultaneous Black Mafia hip-hop/dancehall project. Actual Ye Tinsera, Jah Jah, Good Morning Africa, King Selassie and Jah Live in a Man; named studio collaborators retained in full primary captions, no whole overlapping album parent. Distributor release: 2026-10-02; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-10-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Guinea	supported	Recording/context source Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Takana Zion. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary Soulbeats Few Words (released October 2, 2026) is explicitly roots-reggae return, distinct from simultaneous Black Mafia hip-hop/dancehall project. Actual Ye Tinsera, Jah Jah, Good Morning Africa, King Selassie and Jah Live in a Man; named studio collaborators retained in full primary captions, no whole overlapping album parent. Distributor release: 2026-10-02; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Takana Zion and ensemble	JAH LIVE IN A MAN	https://www.youtube.com/embed/QyjVoE6r1SQ	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Takana Zion. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary Soulbeats Few Words (released October 2, 2026) is explicitly roots-reggae return, distinct from simultaneous Black Mafia hip-hop/dancehall project. Actual Ye Tinsera, Jah Jah, Good Morning Africa, King Selassie and Jah Live in a Man; named studio collaborators retained in full primary captions, no whole overlapping album parent. Distributor release: 2026-10-02; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-10-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Guinea	supported	Recording/context source Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Takana Zion. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary Soulbeats Few Words (released October 2, 2026) is explicitly roots-reggae return, distinct from simultaneous Black Mafia hip-hop/dancehall project. Actual Ye Tinsera, Jah Jah, Good Morning Africa, King Selassie and Jah Live in a Man; named studio collaborators retained in full primary captions, no whole overlapping album parent. Distributor release: 2026-10-02; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah	Song of Destruction	https://www.youtube.com/embed/dy_w7Z2oTC8	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 1995-08-01; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 1995-08-01; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah	All the Choices	https://www.youtube.com/embed/dK6ie9DZ1fU	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2015-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2015-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah	Civilização Fluvial	https://www.youtube.com/embed/BvKCybJaAgg	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2008-01-15; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2008-01-15; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah	Reggae Jam Session	https://www.youtube.com/embed/KoYWcRkzxdg	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2006-08-01; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2006-08-01; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah	The Same Old Blues (Inna Reggae Style)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/rVR0vhsnZsA	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2015-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2015-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah	Why Do You Do It	https://www.youtube.com/embed/cRf8w-1tf3Q	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 1995-08-01; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 1995-08-01; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah	Cease The Fire	https://www.youtube.com/embed/3BxQTKr9SF4	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2007-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2007-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah	Give Love A Try	https://www.youtube.com/embed/d9blYixGBlA	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2014-08-01; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2014-08-01; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah	Come To The Vibe	https://www.youtube.com/embed/PTsRhB4pU7Q	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2015-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2015-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah	Pave The Way	https://www.youtube.com/embed/_srBscMHSw8	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2019-12-17; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2019-12-17; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah	Surreal	https://www.youtube.com/embed/G3yFnjF08eM	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2006-08-01; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2006-08-01; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah	Warriors	https://www.youtube.com/embed/jqIiTQLPLeA	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2007-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2007-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah	Mr. Fya Maker	https://www.youtube.com/embed/T08-9mFfJXg	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2015-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2015-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah	Misty Morning	https://www.youtube.com/embed/3M_SBgF5d94	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2015-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2015-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah	The Roots Man	https://www.youtube.com/embed/tOn9MfTvcPQ	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2007-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2007-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah	The Wave of Love	https://www.youtube.com/embed/U7brSeGmqZI	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2015-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct artist-distributed actual Brazilian reggae masters from named 1995–2019 albums; September 2026 publication does not make them new recordings. Duplicate Song of Destruction/Give Love a Try/All the Choices uploads not selected, nor whole overlapping albums. Distributor release: 2015-06-01; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Tiken Jah Fakoly and ensemble	Tiken Jah Fakoly - Africa. 17-09-2026 Groove, Ciudad de Buenos Aires	https://www.youtube.com/embed/O_joL1apGUE	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: monoborisp. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Actual Africa rendition at Groove Buenos Aires, source dates September 17, 2026. Touring location not invented as Argentine local repertoire origin. Documented performance/session: 2026-09-17. Video publication: 2026-09-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-09-17	live	unknown	country:Ivory Coast	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: monoborisp. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Actual Africa rendition at Groove Buenos Aires, source dates September 17, 2026. Touring location not invented as Argentine local repertoire origin. Documented performance/session: 2026-09-17.	false	false	false
Tiken Jah Fakoly; Ana Tijoux	Là-bas	https://www.youtube.com/embed/NLF6kh5ikys	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tiken Jah Fakoly. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary current Là-bas September 2026 release explicitly names actual collaboration; female guest retained rather than credited as solo Tiken. Distributor release: 2026-09-18; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-09-17; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Ivory Coast	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tiken Jah Fakoly. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary current Là-bas September 2026 release explicitly names actual collaboration; female guest retained rather than credited as solo Tiken. Distributor release: 2026-09-18; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Jah9 and ensemble	Jah 9 'Steamers A Bubble' Reggae on the River August 15 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/HIUQatIk0jM	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: nomotrouble123. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Four distinct named actual Reggae on the River performances: Steamers a Bubble, Feel Good/The Pinch, New Name and Prosper, Southern Humboldt California August 15, 2026. No full same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2026-08-15. Video publication: 2026-09-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-08-15	live	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: nomotrouble123. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Four distinct named actual Reggae on the River performances: Steamers a Bubble, Feel Good/The Pinch, New Name and Prosper, Southern Humboldt California August 15, 2026. No full same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2026-08-15.	false	false	false
Jah9 and ensemble	Jah 9 'Feel Good "The Pinch"' Reggae on the River August 15 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/0M9rA580zXg	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: nomotrouble123. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Four distinct named actual Reggae on the River performances: Steamers a Bubble, Feel Good/The Pinch, New Name and Prosper, Southern Humboldt California August 15, 2026. No full same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2026-08-15. Video publication: 2026-09-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-08-15	live	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: nomotrouble123. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Four distinct named actual Reggae on the River performances: Steamers a Bubble, Feel Good/The Pinch, New Name and Prosper, Southern Humboldt California August 15, 2026. No full same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2026-08-15.	false	false	false
Jah9 and ensemble	Jah 9 'New Name' Reggae on the River August 15 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/piBiMltmhlI	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: nomotrouble123. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Four distinct named actual Reggae on the River performances: Steamers a Bubble, Feel Good/The Pinch, New Name and Prosper, Southern Humboldt California August 15, 2026. No full same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2026-08-15. Video publication: 2026-09-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-08-15	live	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: nomotrouble123. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Four distinct named actual Reggae on the River performances: Steamers a Bubble, Feel Good/The Pinch, New Name and Prosper, Southern Humboldt California August 15, 2026. No full same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2026-08-15.	false	false	false
Takana Zion and ensemble	Takana Zion - Ye Tinsera (Official video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/JU_IuCX1rrk	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Takana Zion. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary Soulbeats Few Words (released October 2, 2026) is explicitly roots-reggae return, distinct from simultaneous Black Mafia hip-hop/dancehall project. Actual Ye Tinsera, Jah Jah, Good Morning Africa, King Selassie and Jah Live in a Man; named studio collaborators retained in full primary captions, no whole overlapping album parent. Video publication: 2026-09-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Guinea	supported	Recording/context source Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Takana Zion. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary Soulbeats Few Words (released October 2, 2026) is explicitly roots-reggae return, distinct from simultaneous Black Mafia hip-hop/dancehall project. Actual Ye Tinsera, Jah Jah, Good Morning Africa, King Selassie and Jah Live in a Man; named studio collaborators retained in full primary captions, no whole overlapping album parent.	false	false	false
Takana Zion; Warrior King and ensemble	Takana Zion - Few Words feat. Warrior King (Official video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/7Cn-9vWWJRE	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Takana Zion. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Actual Few Words single, primary credits include Jason Wilson drums, Errol Holt/Thierry Lechauve bass, Linda Rey/Sandra Oujagir backing voices. Touring-date advertisement separate from session. Video publication: 2026-07-17; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Guinea; country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Takana Zion. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Actual Few Words single, primary credits include Jason Wilson drums, Errol Holt/Thierry Lechauve bass, Linda Rey/Sandra Oujagir backing voices. Touring-date advertisement separate from session.	false	false	false
Protoje; Jesse Royal	Protoje Ft. Jesse Royal - Something I Said (Official Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/KFoWmICZbeg	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Protoje. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Actual Something I Said specific 2026 release. Video publication: 2026-05-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Protoje. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Actual Something I Said specific 2026 release.	false	false	false
Asili Dub	"Macho Yanacheka, Moyo Unalia" (Dub Version) - Asili Dub Live at Geco Cafe	https://www.youtube.com/embed/w7utr6GUIJ8	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ASILI DUB OFFICIAL. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Seven distinct named actual dub-band Geco Cafe Nairobi performances, not a parent/cuts duplicate. Kenya is expressly documented local scene; film/mix workers not substituted for band. Video publication: 2026-04-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Kenya	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ASILI DUB OFFICIAL. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Seven distinct named actual dub-band Geco Cafe Nairobi performances, not a parent/cuts duplicate. Kenya is expressly documented local scene; film/mix workers not substituted for band.	false	false	false
Asili Dub	"Maasai Warrior"- Asili Dub Live at Geco Cafe	https://www.youtube.com/embed/hz0JvhYkp-4	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ASILI DUB OFFICIAL. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Seven distinct named actual dub-band Geco Cafe Nairobi performances, not a parent/cuts duplicate. Kenya is expressly documented local scene; film/mix workers not substituted for band. Video publication: 2026-04-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Kenya	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ASILI DUB OFFICIAL. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Seven distinct named actual dub-band Geco Cafe Nairobi performances, not a parent/cuts duplicate. Kenya is expressly documented local scene; film/mix workers not substituted for band.	false	false	false
Asili Dub	"Peace"- Asili Dub Live at Geco Cafe	https://www.youtube.com/embed/-J-SWvle0BU	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ASILI DUB OFFICIAL. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Seven distinct named actual dub-band Geco Cafe Nairobi performances, not a parent/cuts duplicate. Kenya is expressly documented local scene; film/mix workers not substituted for band. Video publication: 2026-04-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Kenya	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ASILI DUB OFFICIAL. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Seven distinct named actual dub-band Geco Cafe Nairobi performances, not a parent/cuts duplicate. Kenya is expressly documented local scene; film/mix workers not substituted for band.	false	false	false
Asili Dub	"Tell Me This"- Asili Dub Live at Geco Cafe	https://www.youtube.com/embed/o3Lt7RX9W8o	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ASILI DUB OFFICIAL. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Seven distinct named actual dub-band Geco Cafe Nairobi performances, not a parent/cuts duplicate. Kenya is expressly documented local scene; film/mix workers not substituted for band. Video publication: 2026-04-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Kenya	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ASILI DUB OFFICIAL. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Seven distinct named actual dub-band Geco Cafe Nairobi performances, not a parent/cuts duplicate. Kenya is expressly documented local scene; film/mix workers not substituted for band.	false	false	false
Asili Dub	"Takbo"- Asili Dub Live at Geco Cafe	https://www.youtube.com/embed/r0SYArx6XwU	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ASILI DUB OFFICIAL. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Seven distinct named actual dub-band Geco Cafe Nairobi performances, not a parent/cuts duplicate. Kenya is expressly documented local scene; film/mix workers not substituted for band. Video publication: 2026-04-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Kenya	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ASILI DUB OFFICIAL. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Seven distinct named actual dub-band Geco Cafe Nairobi performances, not a parent/cuts duplicate. Kenya is expressly documented local scene; film/mix workers not substituted for band.	false	false	false
Asili Dub	"Rock Me"- Asili Dub Live at Geco Cafe	https://www.youtube.com/embed/oC55r9gUKMM	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ASILI DUB OFFICIAL. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Seven distinct named actual dub-band Geco Cafe Nairobi performances, not a parent/cuts duplicate. Kenya is expressly documented local scene; film/mix workers not substituted for band. Video publication: 2026-04-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Kenya	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ASILI DUB OFFICIAL. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Seven distinct named actual dub-band Geco Cafe Nairobi performances, not a parent/cuts duplicate. Kenya is expressly documented local scene; film/mix workers not substituted for band.	false	false	false
Asili Dub	"Asili Dub"- Asili Dub Live at Geco Cafe	https://www.youtube.com/embed/S1GD1d4cLKQ	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ASILI DUB OFFICIAL. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Seven distinct named actual dub-band Geco Cafe Nairobi performances, not a parent/cuts duplicate. Kenya is expressly documented local scene; film/mix workers not substituted for band. Video publication: 2026-04-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Kenya	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ASILI DUB OFFICIAL. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Seven distinct named actual dub-band Geco Cafe Nairobi performances, not a parent/cuts duplicate. Kenya is expressly documented local scene; film/mix workers not substituted for band.	false	false	false
Fat Freddy’s Drop	Fat Freddy's Drop Ray Ray Live, Melbourne 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/PBr5c9UgLQc	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Fat Freddy's Drop. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary Ray Ray live Forum Melbourne March 2026 explicitly identifies changed rhythm section Johnny Lawrence/Cory Champion and tribute to MU. No historic/deceased member assumed current; particular soul/dub/reggae interpretation. Documented performance/session: 2026-03. Video publication: 2026-04-29; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-03	live	unknown	country:New Zealand	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Fat Freddy's Drop. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary Ray Ray live Forum Melbourne March 2026 explicitly identifies changed rhythm section Johnny Lawrence/Cory Champion and tribute to MU. No historic/deceased member assumed current; particular soul/dub/reggae interpretation. Documented performance/session: 2026-03.	false	false	false
Asili Dub; Nyota Ndogo	Asili Dub ft. Nyota Ndogo - Medi (Official Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z7DLluNfA4k	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ASILI DUB OFFICIAL. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Primary Medi credits actual vocal collaboration and Jamir Adiong bass/Morris Jacob Kivisi drums, specific Kenyan dub/reggae interpretation. Video publication: 2026-04-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Kenya	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ASILI DUB OFFICIAL. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Primary Medi credits actual vocal collaboration and Jamir Adiong bass/Morris Jacob Kivisi drums, specific Kenyan dub/reggae interpretation.	false	false	false
Protoje; Masicka	Protoje Ft. Masicka - Ting Loud (Official Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/IeRTUvQKv8A	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Protoje. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Actual Ting Loud collaboration, specific reggae/dancehall crossover; already present ID deduplicated. Video publication: 2026-04-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Protoje. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Actual Ting Loud collaboration, specific reggae/dancehall crossover; already present ID deduplicated.	false	false	false
Protoje; Shenseea	Protoje Ft. Shenseea - Goddess (Official Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/DZxIShnYG-M	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Protoje. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Actual Goddess specific current roots/reggae collaboration, not automatic import of Shenseea dancehall career. Video publication: 2026-03-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Protoje. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Actual Goddess specific current roots/reggae collaboration, not automatic import of Shenseea dancehall career.	false	false	false
Mighty Jam Rock: Jumbo Maatch; Takafin; Boxer Kid; NG Head; Pushim; Ryo the Skywalker	ONE BLOOD DUB (feat. NG HEAD, PUSHIM & RYO the SKYWALKER)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/qC9P2QbCftA	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: MIGHTY JAM ROCK channel. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary One Blood Dub 2026 actual credited sound-system version, distinct from 2010 live programme, not an old-master alternate upload. Distributor release: 2026-03-11; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2026-03-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Japan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: MIGHTY JAM ROCK channel. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary One Blood Dub 2026 actual credited sound-system version, distinct from 2010 live programme, not an old-master alternate upload. Distributor release: 2026-03-11; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
Fat Freddy’s Drop	Wandering eye - Fat Freddy’s Drop - MeowNUI - Wellington NZ	https://www.youtube.com/embed/0wJRWL1N_qs	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Peter L. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Specific Wandering Eye actual Wellington MeowNUI performance; no full same-show parent selected. Video publication: 2026-02-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:New Zealand	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Peter L. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Specific Wandering Eye actual Wellington MeowNUI performance; no full same-show parent selected.	false	false	false
Tiken Jah Fakoly; Decastro	Tiken Jah Fakoly - Mutamba (feat. Decastro)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/VtAGyCalE8w	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tiken Jah Fakoly. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Actual Mutamba specific primary collaboration, not whole mixed genre channel. Video publication: 2026-01-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Ivory Coast	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tiken Jah Fakoly. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Actual Mutamba specific primary collaboration, not whole mixed genre channel.	false	false	false
Jah9	Jah9 - Hurricane | Official Visualizer	https://www.youtube.com/embed/mswr96R-qpM	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Jah9. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Specific Hurricane official visualizer; separate DEADLY live rendition. Video publication: 2025-10-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Jah9. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Specific Hurricane official visualizer; separate DEADLY live rendition.	false	false	false
Protoje	Protoje - Feel It (Official Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/amimA5WWtds	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Protoje. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Distinct Big 45 and Feel It official releases. Video publication: 2025-06-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Protoje. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Distinct Big 45 and Feel It official releases.	false	false	false
Little Guerrier; Takana Zion	Little Guerrier -KING SELASSIE Feat Takana Zion	https://www.youtube.com/embed/GgS5D7_2GVE	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Little Guerrier. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual King Selassie collaboration by Little Guerrier and Takana Zion; primary explicitly names Tads International Jamaica / Kanamacina Guinea studios. Guinea reflects particular collaborating scene, not birthplace inference. No invented French Guiana country key or all-France fallback. Video publication: 2025-06-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Guinea	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Little Guerrier. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual King Selassie collaboration by Little Guerrier and Takana Zion; primary explicitly names Tads International Jamaica / Kanamacina Guinea studios. Guinea reflects particular collaborating scene, not birthplace inference. No invented French Guiana country key or all-France fallback.	false	false	false
Protoje	Protoje - BIG 45 (Official Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/JTygV8pkxWE	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Protoje. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Distinct Big 45 and Feel It official releases. Video publication: 2025-03-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Protoje. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Distinct Big 45 and Feel It official releases.	false	false	false
Jesse Royal and band	Jesse Royal live | Summerjam Festival 2024 | Rockpalast	https://www.youtube.com/embed/BjR-dAKc6pE	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: WDR Rockpalast. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Full WDR credits actual vocalist and current backing band, Summerjam 2024. No same-show Modern Day Judas cut selected. Documented performance/session: 2024. Video publication: 2024-09-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2024	live	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: WDR Rockpalast. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Full WDR credits actual vocalist and current backing band, Summerjam 2024. No same-show Modern Day Judas cut selected. Documented performance/session: 2024.	false	false	false
Tribo de Jah; João Beydoun; Fauzi Beydoun	Tribo de Jah e João Beydoun - Bora Chamegar | Clipe Oficial	https://www.youtube.com/embed/qI6zFZENiLQ	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary Bora Chamegar full caption names actual two vocalists, producer credits not substituted. December 2023 upload/2024 caption means session unknown. Video publication: 2023-12-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Tribo de Jah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary Bora Chamegar full caption names actual two vocalists, producer credits not substituted. December 2023 upload/2024 caption means session unknown.	false	false	false
Marlon Asher; Tarrus Riley; Capleton	Marlon Asher X Tarrus Riley X Capleton - Diamonds & Gold [Official Video 2023]	https://www.youtube.com/embed/nR_BxdRrhEI	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Reggaeville. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Actual Diamonds & Gold collaboration; Trinidad/Jamaica identifies named adopted-reggae circuit, not filming place. Video publication: 2023-10-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Jamaica; country:Trinidad and Tobago	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Reggaeville. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Actual Diamonds & Gold collaboration; Trinidad/Jamaica identifies named adopted-reggae circuit, not filming place.	false	false	false
Mighty Jam Rock and Osaka Town remix ensemble	HIGHEST MOUNTAIN 2023 (11/Aug/2023) OSAKA TOWN REMIX / MIGHTY JAM ROCK at RINKU ICE PARK	https://www.youtube.com/embed/h9toSiMEMSA	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: MIGHTY JAM ROCK channel. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct actual Highest Mountain Rinku Ice Park August 11, 2023 live rendition, not studio-master reupload. Documented performance/session: 2023-08-11. Video publication: 2023-09-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2023-08-11	live	unknown	country:Japan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: MIGHTY JAM ROCK channel. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct actual Highest Mountain Rinku Ice Park August 11, 2023 live rendition, not studio-master reupload. Documented performance/session: 2023-08-11.	false	false	false
I-Wayne; Kabaka Pyramid	Versatile - I-Wayne & Kabaka Pyramid	https://www.youtube.com/embed/meB8WX6Khl8	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: I WAYNE. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Actual Versatile primary recording. Video publication: 2023-08-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: I WAYNE. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Actual Versatile primary recording.	false	false	false
Anthony B and ensemble	ANTHONY B live @ Rototom Sunsplash Main Stage 2023	https://www.youtube.com/embed/GIaQvs0qaCk	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Primary full Rototom 2023 programme counted once. Documented performance/session: 2023. Video publication: 2023-08-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2023	live	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Primary full Rototom 2023 programme counted once. Documented performance/session: 2023.	false	false	false
Mighty Jam Rock; Jumbo Maatch; Takafin; Boxer Kid; Express; Ray; Pushim; Chehon	【MV】OSAKA TOWN (REMIX) / MIGHTY JAM ROCK,JUMBO MAATCH,TAKAFIN,BOXER KID,EXPRESS,RAY,PUSHIM,CHEHON	https://www.youtube.com/embed/zopr6QnojnM	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: MIGHTY JAM ROCK channel. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Specific Osaka Town remix Japanese reggae/sound-system collaboration, not whole artists’ general rap careers. Video publication: 2023-07-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Japan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: MIGHTY JAM ROCK channel. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Specific Osaka Town remix Japanese reggae/sound-system collaboration, not whole artists’ general rap careers.	false	false	false
Ryo the Skywalker; Home Grown	RYO the SKYWALKER / EVER GREEN, Seize The Day at HIGHEST MOUNTAIN 2008 -10th ANNIVERSARY-	https://www.youtube.com/embed/QJ8AHzrPOKQ	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: MIGHTY JAM ROCK channel. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary actual Ever Green/Seize the Day, Highest Mountain Osaka Maishima August 2, 2008. Explicit band and event metadata, not generic Japanese pop. Documented performance/session: 2008-08-02. Video publication: 2023-03-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2008-08-02	live	unknown	country:Japan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: MIGHTY JAM ROCK channel. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary actual Ever Green/Seize the Day, Highest Mountain Osaka Maishima August 2, 2008. Explicit band and event metadata, not generic Japanese pop. Documented performance/session: 2008-08-02.	false	false	false
Kabaka Pyramid; Buju Banton	Kabaka Pyramid - Faded Away ft. Buju Banton (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/8D1RUlTyFpM	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Kabaka Pyramid Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Specific Faded Away recording with explicitly licensed Junior Byles excerpt. Sampled voice separate from invented present guest. Video publication: 2023-01-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Kabaka Pyramid Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Specific Faded Away recording with explicitly licensed Junior Byles excerpt. Sampled voice separate from invented present guest.	false	false	false
Kabaka Pyramid; Tifa	Kabaka Pyramid - Mr Rastaman ft. Tifa (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/WXWS_jxGd-I	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Kabaka Pyramid Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Specific Mr Rastaman official collaboration; advertised tour itinerary not assumed filming origin. Video publication: 2022-11-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Kabaka Pyramid Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Specific Mr Rastaman official collaboration; advertised tour itinerary not assumed filming origin.	false	false	false
Protoje; Jesse Royal and ensemble	Protoje - Sudden Flight ft. Jesse Royal (Live)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/L6zBjUkIWfw	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Fernando Garcia. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Recordist dates actual Sudden Flight performance to Beach House San Diego October 7, 2022. Documented performance/session: 2022-10-07. Video publication: 2022-10-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2022-10-07	live	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Fernando Garcia. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Recordist dates actual Sudden Flight performance to Beach House San Diego October 7, 2022. Documented performance/session: 2022-10-07.	false	false	false
Kabaka Pyramid; Stephen Marley; Protoje; Jesse Royal	Kabaka Pyramid - The Kalling ft. Stephen Marley, Protoje, Jesse Royal (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/nf0itXfkHHo	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Kabaka Pyramid Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Actual The Kalling collaboration; long tour-date advertisement not recording geography or session date. Video publication: 2022-09-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Kabaka Pyramid Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Actual The Kalling collaboration; long tour-date advertisement not recording geography or session date.	false	false	false
Kabaka Pyramid; Damian Marley	Kabaka Pyramid ft. Damian Marley - Red Gold and Green (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/06htW8IUc9M	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Kabaka Pyramid Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Specific Red Gold and Green, engineer Marc Lee not additional singer. Video publication: 2022-07-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Kabaka Pyramid Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Specific Red Gold and Green, engineer Marc Lee not additional singer.	false	false	false
Kabaka Pyramid	Kabaka Pyramid - Make things Work (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/I2rb4vTpjGQ	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Kabaka Pyramid Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Specific Make Things Work actual recording. Video publication: 2022-06-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Kabaka Pyramid Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Specific Make Things Work actual recording.	false	false	false
Red Spider; Minmi; Miki Dozan; Apollo; Kira; Kenty Gross; BES; Natural Weapon	RED SPIDER - 麻の中の蓬 feat. MINMI, 三木道三, APOLLO, KIRA, KENTY GROSS, BES & NATURAL WEAPON (MUSIC VIDEO)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/8nf9PjF7zhY	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: KAERU STUDIO. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary actual Asa no Naka no Yomogi collective reggae/sound-system recording, credits distinguish actual guests from label Kaeru Studio. Video publication: 2021-10-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Japan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: KAERU STUDIO. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary actual Asa no Naka no Yomogi collective reggae/sound-system recording, credits distinguish actual guests from label Kaeru Studio.	false	false	false
Alborosie and ensemble	ALBOROSIE - Police | Rototom Sunsplash: Live from Benicàssim LP	https://www.youtube.com/embed/clHl9M0UFjo	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Specific primary Police, August 21, 2013, documented adopted Jamaican reggae repertoire; festival country not invented as artist origin. Documented performance/session: 2013-08-21. Video publication: 2021-10-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2013-08-21	live	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Specific primary Police, August 21, 2013, documented adopted Jamaican reggae repertoire; festival country not invented as artist origin. Documented performance/session: 2013-08-21.	false	false	false
Steel Pulse	STEEL PULSE - Soldiers | Rototom Sunsplash: Live from Benicàssim LP	https://www.youtube.com/embed/aN7OhTXQT_8	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Primary Rototom specific Soldiers recording August 12, 2017; UK reggae practice, not assumed Spanish origin. Documented performance/session: 2017-08-12. Video publication: 2021-10-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2017-08-12	live	unknown	country:United Kingdom	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Primary Rototom specific Soldiers recording August 12, 2017; UK reggae practice, not assumed Spanish origin. Documented performance/session: 2017-08-12.	false	false	false
Mighty Jam Rock; NG Head; Pushim; Ryo the Skywalker	MIGHTY JAM ROCK｢ONE BLOOD feat. NG HEAD,PUSHIM,RYO the SKYWALKER -Live 2010-｣	https://www.youtube.com/embed/FzAkAFgPAcw	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Victor Entertainment. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary actual One Blood 2010 live version, distinct from 2026 dub. Documented performance/session: 2010. Video publication: 2020-06-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2010	live	unknown	country:Japan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Victor Entertainment. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Primary actual One Blood 2010 live version, distinct from 2026 dub. Documented performance/session: 2010.	false	false	false
Mighty Jam Rock; Big Bear; Vader; Arm Strong (Ragarabo Musiq)	MIGHTY JAM ROCK｢NO WOMAN NO LIFE feat. BIG BEAR,VADER,ARM STRONG from ラガラボMUSIQ -Live 2010-｣	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q2cFROWVcKI	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Victor Entertainment. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Actual No Woman No Life 2010 primary live programme. Documented performance/session: 2010. Video publication: 2020-06-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2010	live	unknown	country:Japan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Victor Entertainment. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Actual No Woman No Life 2010 primary live programme. Documented performance/session: 2010.	false	false	false
Israel Vibration and ensemble	ISRAEL VIBRATION live @ Main Stage 2019	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rm0DbGhgYpY	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Primary full Rototom 2019 programme; no invented historical group lineup. Documented performance/session: 2019. Video publication: 2019-08-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2019	live	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Primary full Rototom 2019 programme; no invented historical group lineup. Documented performance/session: 2019.	false	false	false
Culture; Joseph Hill and ensemble	Culture - Reggae Sundance (Full Concert) Joseph Hill's Final Recorded Performance	https://www.youtube.com/embed/tvMQAVaniRE	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Rasta Vibration. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Primary source dates actual Reggae Sundance concert August 12, 2006; historical concert rather than new 2019/2022 recording. Documented performance/session: 2006-08-12. Video publication: 2019-04-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2006-08-12	live	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Rasta Vibration. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Primary source dates actual Reggae Sundance concert August 12, 2006; historical concert rather than new 2019/2022 recording. Documented performance/session: 2006-08-12.	false	false	false
Nattali Rize; Dre Island; Jah9	Nattali Rize - Evolutionary feat. Dre Island & Jah9 [Official Video]	https://www.youtube.com/embed/6X1vjUy64ws	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Baco Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Specific Evolutionary actual reggae collaboration, Australian/Jamaican adopted-reggae circuit, not an inferred French origin from label Baco. Video publication: 2019-01-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Jamaica; country:Australia	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Baco Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Specific Evolutionary actual reggae collaboration, Australian/Jamaican adopted-reggae circuit, not an inferred French origin from label Baco.	false	false	false
Alpha Blondy and ensemble	Alpha Blondy – Full Show live, Summerjam Festival l 2017 | Rockpalast	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Igl2aaa-09g	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: WDR Rockpalast. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. WDR full Summerjam 2017 programme, primary explicitly identifies Ivorian artist/career; one concert, not Jamaica substituted for African scene. Documented performance/session: 2017. Video publication: 2018-03-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2017	live	unknown	country:Ivory Coast	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: WDR Rockpalast. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. WDR full Summerjam 2017 programme, primary explicitly identifies Ivorian artist/career; one concert, not Jamaica substituted for African scene. Documented performance/session: 2017.	false	false	false
Chronixx; Protoje and BBC 1Xtra ensemble	1Xtra in Jamaica - Chronixx & Protoje - Who Knows	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ffyg3tNjVec	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: BBC Radio 1Xtra. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Actual Who Knows Tuff Gong Kingston live session, distinct from studio master. Video publication: 2018-02-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: BBC Radio 1Xtra. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Actual Who Knows Tuff Gong Kingston live session, distinct from studio master.	false	false	false
Beres Hammond and ensemble	Beres Hammond - Live in Jamaica May Pen Clarendon 1986	https://www.youtube.com/embed/LCgTUQEsHDE	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: BobMarleyConcerts. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Actual May Pen Clarendon 1986 historical performance. Documented performance/session: 1986. Video publication: 2018-01-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	1986	live	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: BobMarleyConcerts. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Actual May Pen Clarendon 1986 historical performance. Documented performance/session: 1986.	false	false	false
Thunder	THUNDER「希望」Music Video	https://www.youtube.com/embed/xAQa7j0bQTQ	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Japanese Reggae Thunder. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Specific Kibou / Hope primary Japanese reggae recording; 2017 upload and current 2024 album advertising separate. Video publication: 2017-07-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Japan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Japanese Reggae Thunder. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Specific Kibou / Hope primary Japanese reggae recording; 2017 upload and current 2024 album advertising separate.	false	false	false
The Dubbeez	The Dubbeez (NL) Live @ Ostróda Reggae Festival 2016 / Poland	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pq0hK3ED0tw	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Bombaclass. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Source explicitly identifies Netherlands ensemble and Ostróda Poland August 14, 2016; Dutch adopted scene distinct from filming nationality. Documented performance/session: 2016-08-14. Video publication: 2017-02-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2016-08-14	live	unknown	country:Netherlands	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Bombaclass. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Source explicitly identifies Netherlands ensemble and Ostróda Poland August 14, 2016; Dutch adopted scene distinct from filming nationality. Documented performance/session: 2016-08-14.	false	false	false
Takana Zion	Good Life - Takana Zion (Official Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/00vlQUumTqg	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Takana Zion. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Actual Good Life primary roots-reggae album, explicitly supported by label discography; 2016 release not current-year discovery mislabelled. Video publication: 2016-05-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Guinea	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Takana Zion. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Actual Good Life primary roots-reggae album, explicitly supported by label discography; 2016 release not current-year discovery mislabelled.	false	false	false
General Degree; Iba Mahr; Jesse Royal; Kabaka Pyramid; Dre Island; Latty J	David Rodigan presents Sidewalk Riddim (1Xtra Dub)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/cdAbIRlFlRY	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: BBC Radio 1Xtra. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Primary BBC Sidewalk Riddim 1Xtra Dub names actual voices. David Rodigan presenter/selector separate from singers. Video publication: 2015-02-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: BBC Radio 1Xtra. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular reggae/roots/dub recording or documented local interpretation, not every dancehall/pop song by an associated artist. Country scope identifies repertoire and documented scene rather than guessed filming origin. Primary BBC Sidewalk Riddim 1Xtra Dub names actual voices. David Rodigan presenter/selector separate from singers.	false	false	false
Jah9	Jah9 - Steamers A Bubble (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - Shamala/Hit Bound Records	https://www.youtube.com/embed/KHeNihblqDI	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Jah9. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct Sacred Energy Xchange, Open Heart, Match and Steamers a Bubble primary recordings. Full label captions specifically document reggae-soul/roots repertoire; associated film/production credits not extra lead voices. Video publication: 2013-11-02; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Jamaica	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Reggae musical recording. Source: Jah9. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Particular documented reggae/roots/dub work, including actual adopted local scenes; named current musicians separate from generic historic lineups and recording dates separate from upload/reissue dates. Distinct Sacred Energy Xchange, Open Heart, Match and Steamers a Bubble primary recordings. Full label captions specifically document reggae-soul/roots repertoire; associated film/production credits not extra lead voices.	false	false	false

Related genres

Ska and Rocksteady illuminate earlier Jamaican developments; Roots reggae, Dub and Dancehall describe distinct emphases within and alongside the wider family. Reggae en español and Reggaeton reveal later trans-Caribbean transformations with their own identities. Reggae's global influence also reaches rock, pop, electronic music and hip-hop. Influence should not be confused with equivalence: a borrowed offbeat chord does not by itself make an entire local genre reggae.

References and further reading

• The Rise of the Sound Systems in Aotearoa — AudioCulture, Lewis Tennant

• Museu do Reggae — MuseusBr

Hotspot mushrooms

Reggae is a Jamaican-origin global family with substantial locally adopted regional landscapes. Broad fields show community depth, media and performance circuits, rather than only studios or a falsely uniform global circle.

These fields are editorial illustrations of musical affinity and cultural reach, not listener statistics. Radius marks the zero edge of the fade; overlapping fields of this genre combine by maximum.

Africa completion review: The African changes distinguish documented regional cores from gentler circulation. Existing fields elsewhere remain unchanged.

The fields express editorial judgments about relative musical affinity and reach, not measured audience shares. Radius is the zero edge of a linear fade; same-genre overlaps combine by maximum.

MuGlobe hotspot mushrooms

ID	Location	Latitude	Longitude	Radius (km)	Strength	Notes
reggae-jamaica	Jamaican reggae cultural landscape	18.1	-77.3	350.0	1.0	Connected home listening, performance, production and sound-system world.
reggae-britain	British reggae and sound-system landscape	52.2	-1.5	650.0	0.85	Regional adopted and Caribbean-community continuity.
reggae-northeast-us	Northeastern US Caribbean reggae circuit	41.0	-73.7	500.0	0.7	Detached migrant and adopted performance network.
reggae-south-florida	South Florida Caribbean reggae circuit	26.0	-80.3	280.0	0.7	Detached trans-Caribbean community and dance network.
reggae-west-africa	Coastal West African reggae adoption landscape	7.0	-5.0	1500.0	0.8	Broad locally sustained language, band and listening circuits.
reggae-southern-africa	Southern African reggae adoption landscape	-24.0	28.0	1800.0	0.65	Substantial adopted music-making and listening beyond one artist city.
reggae-maranhao	Maranhão reggae and radiola landscape	-3.0	-44.4	600.0	0.85	São Luís-centered regional adoption includes surrounding communities.
reggae-continental-europe	Continental European reggae and festival circuit	47.0	6.0	1500.0	0.55	Lighter broad adopted band, record and sound-system landscape.
reggae-japan	Japanese reggae and sound-system landscape	35.5	138.0	800.0	0.6	Locally sustained adopted scene beyond a single venue.
reggae-aotearoa	Aotearoa reggae band and sound-system landscape	-39.0	175.0	900.0	0.75	Connected locally adopted national circuit with regional variation.
reggae-kenyan-adoption	Kenyan reggae performance and listening landscape	-1.3	36.7	800	0.65	Locally sustained live music and longstanding broadcast reception connect Nairobi with surrounding communities.