ragga
what it is
Raggamuffin music, usually abbreviated as ragga, is a sub-genre of dancehall music or reggae, in which the instrumentation primarily consists of electronic music. Sampling often serves a prominent role in raggamuffin music as well. Wayne Smith's "Under Me Sleng Teng" was produced by King Jammy in 1985 on a Casio MT-40 synthesizer, and is generally recognized as the seminal ragga song.
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What is ragga?
Raggamuffin music, usually abbreviated as ragga, is a sub-genre of dancehall music or reggae, in which the instrumentation primarily consists of electronic music. Sampling often serves a prominent role in raggamuffin music as well. Wayne Smith's "Under Me Sleng Teng" was produced by King Jammy in 1985 on a Casio MT-40 synthesizer, and is generally recognized as the seminal ragga song.
What are good ragga albums to start with?
Try Rewolucje by Jamal, Babylon By Gus Vol. 1 - O Ano do Macaco by Black Alien, Masquerade by Wyclef Jean, and Mister Yellowman by Yellowman.
Who are some women making ragga?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/ragga/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making ragga, from mainstream to underground.
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