The music in Africa is very present in every day life. One can find it everywhere, on the streets, on the bus, in public places, at work and at home. It is like an engine that in spite of difficult conditions, brings/gives courage and sometimes brings a message of hope similar to that of reggae music. In effect, reggae music permits not only relaxation, but carries a message of love, peace, unity, and of true equality. Reggae music is inspired from traditional African music that one half-breed named Bob Marley revived and spread in Jamaica and across the entire world in the 70's. Today, reggae music has expanded considerably and it has continued to develop. It is an image of interbreeding between blacks and white, between traditional music and modern music. Reggae music address itself to different social classes, generations and cultures. This is the reason reggae music is music of the world. The rhythm of this music is based on the beating of the heart. Represented in the beginning by the drums. It is from the depths of the ghettos in Kingston Jamaica, in the midst of the misery and suffering that Bob Marley brings out this music so full of spirit. Reggae music has permitted a lot of the youth in the ghetto to be able to express themselves in a positive manner. Numerous reggae groups have formed and the sound systems have made a place for themselves. The sound systems are open to all who originally had something as simple as a record player, some records and a microphone. These were at the disposal of any and all amateur singers. The ghetto was at the point of breaking. Reggae music permitted the easing of tensions. The music calmed the masses.
