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| + | "In the late 1960s [[reggae]] emerged as a reinterpretation of [[American rhythm and blues]]. Reggae became popular around the world, due in large part to the international success of artists like [[Bob Marley]], [[Peter Tosh]] and [[Bunny Wailer]]. Marley was viewed as a [[Rastafari movement|Rastafarian]] messianic figure by some fans, particularly throughout the [[Caribbean]], Africa, and among [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Native Americans]] and [[Australian Aborigine]]s. His lyrics about love, redemption and natural beauty captivated audiences." --Sholem Stein | ||
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| The '''Caribbean''' (Dutch: ''Antillen''; French: or more commonly ''Antilles''; is a [[region]] of [[the Americas]] consisting of the [[Caribbean Sea]], its [[island]]s (most of which enclose the sea), and the surrounding coasts. The region is located southeast of [[North America]], east of [[Central America]], and to the north and west of [[South America]]. | The '''Caribbean''' (Dutch: ''Antillen''; French: or more commonly ''Antilles''; is a [[region]] of [[the Americas]] consisting of the [[Caribbean Sea]], its [[island]]s (most of which enclose the sea), and the surrounding coasts. The region is located southeast of [[North America]], east of [[Central America]], and to the north and west of [[South America]]. | ||
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"In the late 1960s reggae emerged as a reinterpretation of American rhythm and blues. Reggae became popular around the world, due in large part to the international success of artists like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Marley was viewed as a Rastafarian messianic figure by some fans, particularly throughout the Caribbean, Africa, and among Native Americans and Australian Aborigines. His lyrics about love, redemption and natural beauty captivated audiences." --Sholem Stein |
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The Caribbean (Dutch: Antillen; French: or more commonly Antilles; is a region of the Americas consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (most of which enclose the sea), and the surrounding coasts. The region is located southeast of North America, east of Central America, and to the north and west of South America.
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