Early reggae emerged in Jamaica during the late 1960s, with key figures including artists like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer, who were members of the influential group The Wailers. Producers like Lee "Scratch" Perry and Coxsone Dodd played crucial roles in shaping the sound, while musicians such as Toots and the Maytals and Jimmy Cliff helped popularize the genre. The influence of ska and rocksteady, along with the Rastafarian movement, also significantly contributed to reggae's development and cultural identity.
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