| Music from any country really tends to tell a cultural | | | | Exposing yourself to reggae can really help you get an |
| story in a way. It can be an overlooked form of | | | | ear for the sound of the language. |
| studying any culture. Or for that matter language. | | | | There are lots of great reggae artists out there. The |
| When you listen to music from a country they speak | | | | one most people are familiar with is the late, great Bob |
| their language and usually speak it more the way it's | | | | Marley. He has quite a few really recognizable songs, |
| spoken, as opposed to the way it may be taught. | | | | like "I Shot the Sheriff", "Jammin'" and "No Woman, No |
| Hopefully that makes sense. Music can be big part in | | | | Cry". Just listening to a few of his songs really gives |
| your way to learn to speak Jamaican. | | | | you a feel of the Jamaican language. Other artists like |
| Reggae music, which originated in Jamaica, has a very | | | | Lee "Scratch" Perry, King Tubby, Jimmy Cliff and |
| distinct style. It has a unique rhythm that gives it it's laid | | | | Peter Tosh have lots of really great songs that not |
| back feel. More importantly, for what we're discussing, | | | | only can help you learn to speak Jamaican, but really |
| it gives you a look at the Jamaican language. It gives | | | | speak of the culture in Jamaica. You can check out |
| you a look at the way the language is used in Jamaica. | | | | YouTube for some of these guys music. |