Jamaican Music History
Rocksteady: Jamaican Soul Music

In the annals of Jamaican music, the chapter on Rocksteady stands as a soulful interlude, bridging the gap between the exuberance of Ska and the more laid-back groove and often militant sounds of Reggae. Emerging in the mid-1960s, Rocksteady marked a pivotal moment in the island’s musical evolution, introducing a slower tempo and smoother sound