The three genres of Jamaican music associated with reggae are ska, rocksteady, and dancehall. Ska originated in the late 1950s and features a fast-paced rhythm with upbeat horns. Rocksteady emerged in the mid-1960s, characterized by a slower tempo and a focus on basslines and vocal harmonies. Dancehall, which developed in the late 1970s, incorporates electronic instrumentation and has a more modern, upbeat style.
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