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| Pinoy reggae | |
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| Stylistic origins | Reggae,Pinoy rock,Filipino folk |
| Cultural origins | 1990s inCebu,Manila andBoracay |
| Typical instruments | Bass,drums,guitar,organ,brass,melodica |
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Filipino reggae orPinoy reggae isreggae music created in thePhilippines. The country has severalbands andsound systems that play reggae anddancehall music in a style faithful to its expression inJamaica. Reggae in the Philippines comprises the many forms of reggae and itssubgenres, and at times combining traditionalFilipino forms of music and instruments in their music.
The provinces ofAklan (mainlyBoracay Island),Quezon,Pampanga andPangasinan,Negros Occidental andNegros Oriental,Palawan,Surigao del Norte (mainlySiargao Island) andMarinduque, and the cities ofManila,Cebu andDavao are some of the places that reggae has found a base, with many artists residing in these cities and performing at local bars and clubs. TheVisayas section of the Philippines has had the largest concentration of reggae groups, withCebu City ofCentral Visayas even being dubbed "The Reggae Capital of the Philippines". In early 2007,Ziggy Marley performed at the MTV Philippines festival, "Reggae Fest by the Bay" in Manila. Marley played with local Filipino reggae talents.[1]
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Jamaicanreggae was introduced to the Philippines in the late 1960s; however the first recognized Filipino reggae bands didn't appear until the late 1970s. Cocojam is known as one of the first Filipino reggae bands.Ska also found its place in the Philippines, with many bands forming, especially in theVisayas region. Cities likeDumaguete andCebu became the hub of Filipino ska.Dub music also found its place within the islands, with bands likeJunior Kilat popularizing the genre with songs like "Sigbin". Local folklore, tales and traditions were a noticeable influence on songs. The subgenredancehall was popularized in Cebu by Coolie Dread and the Microphone Commanders. Bands like Badjao Roots andTropical Depression displayed cultural awareness by using traditional instruments in their songs. With the commercial success of groups like Brownman Revival and Tropical Depression, the Filipino reggae scene has seen more popularity, to the point that more reggae festivals are being introduced and expanded around the country.
There are a number of radio stations in the Philippines which play reggae music, although few are dedicated solely to the genre. Below is a list of prominent reggae radio stations in the Philippines.
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