DJ Sessions: Reggae Beyond Bob Marley

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November 21, 2013

Jamaican American reggae singer Tarrus Riley. — Jamaican American reggae singer Tarrus Riley is one of the artists recommended by WDNA's Howard Duperly.

Reggae music started with a jazz-influenced style known as "ska" in the 1960s. In the 1970s, Bob Marley started to add his imprint, and today the style has spread internationally.

Jamaican-born Howard Duperly, who is host of "Reggae Ride" on 88.9 WDNA public radio in Miami, says there is not a corner of the world you can go to without hearing reggae.

Songs Heard In This Segment

Romain Virgo, "Minimum Wage"
Richie Stephens & Gentleman, "Believe Every Word"
Tarrus Riley, "She's Royal"
Tarrus Riley, "Superman"

Guest

Howard Duperly, host of "Reggae Ride" on 88.9 WDNA public radio in Miami.

This segment aired on November 21, 2013.

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