roots
what it is
Reggae as a class of music with its slow bass beat is a very enjoyable genre. It is hard not to give credit or turn away from the man who put this genre of music and his country on the map. Bob Marley's powerful political lyrics and new age sound has become timeless.
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✦ who's making it, level by level
level 1 · mainstream
the pop everyone knows
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is roots?
Reggae as a class of music with its slow bass beat is a very enjoyable genre. It is hard not to give credit or turn away from the man who put this genre of music and his country on the map. Bob Marley's powerful political lyrics and new age sound has become timeless.
What are good roots albums to start with?
Try Two Sevens Clash by Culture, Gondwana by Gondwana, Courage To Grow by Rebelution, and Man In The Hills by Burning Spear.
Who are some women making roots?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/roots/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making roots, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20