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Jamaican reggae was introduced to the Philippines in the late 1960s; however the first recognized Filipino reggae bands didn't appear until the late 1970s. Cocojam is known as one of the first Filipino reggae bands. Ska also found its place in the Philippines, with many bands forming, especially in the Visayas region.
This is a list of Jamaican artists (in alphabetical order by last name) of various genres, who are notable and either born in Jamaica or associated with Jamaica, including sculptors, ceramists, painters, photographers and designers.
This is a list of reggae musicians. This includes artists who have either been critical to the genre or have had a considerable amount of exposure (such as in the case of one that has been on a major label). Bands are listed by the first letter in their name (not including the words "a", "an", or "the"), and individuals are listed by last name.
Alice Garcia Reyes (born October 14, 1942) [1] [2] is a Filipina dancer, choreographer, teacher, director and producer. The founder (together with Eddie Elejar) of Ballet Philippines, she received since June 20, 2014 from the Philippine President Benigno Aquino III the highest award in the Arts, National Artist of the Philippines. [3]
Pages in category "Jamaican dancehall musicians" The following 100 pages are in this category, out of 100 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Jamaican dances (1 C, 2 P) M. Merengue music (3 C, 10 P) S. Salsa (5 C, 16 P) Pages in category "Dances of the Caribbean" The following 9 pages are in this category ...
Jamaican singer Shaggy grew up on soca and calypso. “It’s all Caribbean music,” Shaggy said. “In my household in Jamaica, calypso was a big part of the soundtrack of my life.
Popular calypso/soca artists from Jamaica include Byron Lee, Fab 5, and Lovindeer. Harry Belafonte (born in the U.S., raised in Jamaica from age 5 to 13) introduced American audiences to calypso music (which had originated in Trinidad and Tobago in the early 20th century), and Belafonte was dubbed the "King of Calypso".