Reggae: The Story of Jamaican Music
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This BBC documentary traces the birth and global rise of reggae and the wider story of Jamaican music. It follows the sound from ska and rocksteady through roots reggae, showing how a small island produced rhythms that conquered the world. Along the way it explores the social and political currents that gave the music its message and power. Full of history and great songs, it is a lively celebration of Jamaica's gift to global culture. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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