Where to Start with reggae
music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s
1507 artists
Guides for reggae artists
Best reggae Albums to Start With
reggae Artists
Lee "Scratch" Perry
drum and bass, dub music
Bright Eyes
folk rock, indie folk
Anthony B
Jimmy Cliff
ska
Serge Gainsbourg
chanson, funk
Sinéad O'Connor
Celtic rock, alternative rock
Estelle
contemporary R&B, hip-hop
Peter Tosh
rocksteady, ska
Dr. Alban
Eurodance, dancehall
Capleton
Madcon
dance music, hip-hop
Snow
dancehall, hip-hop
Buju Banton
Smash Mouth
alternative rock, ska punk
Bad Brains
alternative metal, hardcore punk
Eddy Grant
pop music
About reggae
What is reggae?
music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s
Where should I start with reggae?
Start with "The Liberty of Norton Folgate" by Madness. It captures what makes reggae worth exploring.
What are the best reggae albums?
The reggae albums worth hearing first: "The Liberty of Norton Folgate" by Madness, "The Last Ship" by Sting, "The Dream of the Blue Turtles" by Sting, "...Nothing Like the Sun" by Sting and "Brand New Day" by Sting.
How many reggae artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 1507 reggae artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
