Jamaican Music History, Uncategorized
Dancehall Music: Sound System Culture Meets Digital Instrumentation

Dancehall, a genre synonymous with Jamaica’s vibrant sound system culture, emerged in the late 1970s as a dynamic and energetic evolution of reggae. The birth of dancehall can be traced back to the dance hall spaces where sound systems and dub music played a pivotal role. One of the earliest sound systems in Jamaica was