Music of Jamaica
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Jamaica is the birthplace of many popular musical genres, the most well known of which is reggae but also including dancehall, ska and dub music. Jamaica's music culture is a fusion of elements from the United States of America with its R&B, rock and roll, soul, Africa and neighbouring Caribbean islands such as Trinidad with its calypso. Jamaica's music has become popular across much of the world. Reggae is especially popular through the international fame of Bob Marley. Jamaican music has also had an effect on the musical development of other countries, such as the practice of toasting, which was brought to New York City and became rapping, one of the four elements of hip hop culture. British styles as Lovers rock and jungle music also originate in Jamaican music.
