Bob Marley

Definition

Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer-songwriter who became an international musical and cultural icon, blending mostly reggae, ska, and rocksteady in his compositions. He is known for popularizing reggae music around the world and served as a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity.

Related terms

Reggae: A genre of popular music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s characterized by a strong syncopated rhythm and lyrics often dealing with social issues.

Rastafarianism: A religious movement native to Jamaica which considers Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia as God incarnate. The Rastafari way of life encompasses themes such as the spiritual use of cannabis and rejection of western society, called Babylon.

Ska: A genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s combining elements from Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm & blues.