Marley’s Natty Dread Establishes Reggae’s Popularity
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Arts and Culture Series
- Categories: Music
- Subcategories: African Americans, Blacks, Entertainment, Entertainers, Composers, Songwriters, Musicians, Singers
- Curriculum: African American History, Latino History
- Geographical Location: West Indies, Jamaica
- Date: February, 1975
Article abstract: Natty Dread was the first reggae album to achieve widespread popularity outside Jamaica, bringing a previously obscure musical form to the attention of a worldwide audience.
Summary of Event
The 1975 release of Bob Marley and the Wailers’ Natty Dread and the tour that followed marked the first time that Jamaican reggae music achieved widespread international success and recognition. Although reggae enjoyed tremendous popularity in Jamaica, it had registered only an occasional hit, such as Jimmy Cliff’s “Wonderful World,...
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