Rocksteady Flashcards
1
Q
What is rocksteady?
A
Originated in Jamaica around 1966
Dominant style of music in Jamaica for nearly 2 years
Performed by many artists who established reggae
2
Q
Decade?
A
Late 60s
3
Q
Features?
A
Rhythms are more relaxed than ska Stresses on beats 2 and 4 Loud bass guitar playing steady 4/4 beat Political themes in lyrics Medium tempo stop time brass and saxophone near;y gone soulful R&B sounds of stax with Affro-Cuban sounds
4
Q
Examples of Bands and Artists
A
Desmond Dekker and the Aces-you can get it if you really want
Rude Boy Ska-tougher than tough
Bob Martley-songs of freedom-bus dem shut
