at a glance |
like in many other places in the world, the rocksteady sounds of jamaica started drawing a following in brazil in the late 1960's. the unique sound has musical influences from jamaican folklore, african rhythms, ska and calypso, with lyrics mainly concerning social and moral issues - local artists started embracing the genre and adapting the smooth sound while adding lyrics in portuguese relevant to life in brazil. | by night | |||
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