Reggae Music: Lovers Rock
There are many popular forms of Reggae music. One popular form is called Lovers Rock. This form of Reggae did not solely originate in the homeland of Jamaica. It was founded in London in 1970 and given its name of Lovers Rock. This style drew many singers to sing this, giving the opportunity to sing more romantic songs. Many new singers to come to this form of Reggae were female singers. There are many different instruments used in Lovers Rock. Some of the instruments include a drum kit, guitar and a base drums. In addition great vocals and backup vocals are imperative for the world of Lovers Rock.
Lovers Rock has been popular since the late 1970s and gained increasing popularity in the 1990s. Many albums have been released and many concerts have been performed. Reggae Sunsplash is a famous venue that many Lovers Rock songs have been played at. This was probably one of the more famous Reggae music festivals and was brought to the United States giving people in the States a chance to hear this wonderful music. Some of the more famous Lovers Rock songs are, Im in Love with Dreadlocks, Black Pride, and I Wanna Wakeup With You. These songs have been heard all around the world and are still popular today.
Lovers Rock has brought forth many, many famous artists. One artist was fourteen years old when she found her stardom. Lousia Park released her first hit at the mere age of fourteen. This raised her to stardom. Other artists include, Caroll Thompson, Mike Anthony, Donna Marie, Dennis Harris, Soul II Soul, Janet Kay, and Honey Boy. All of these artists plus many more have led the Reggae music world with Lovers Rock. If you find yourself interested in this type of music, you can do a search online for Lovers Rock and find samples of the music so you can decide if this type of Reggae is right for you. You can also find many albums dedicated to the sounds of Lovers Rock.
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