The Wailers have welcomed the inclusion of Reggae music by Unesco as part of the world’s cultural heritage, hailing the style as an art of love and a “champion of the people”. The Wailers have welcomed the inclusion of Reggae music by Unesco as part of the world’s cultural heritage, hailing the style as an art of love and a “champion of the people”. The Wailers welcome Unesco recognition of Reggae as ‘champion of the people’Reggae developed from the distinctive musical environment of Jamaica in the 1960s, emerging from the sounds of rocksteady and ska in deprived districts like Trenchtown. Unesco has recognised the musical form, placing it on the Intangible Cultural heritage List for its social function, worldwide appeal and religious roots in the Rastafari movement. He told the Press Association: “We are pleased to hear that Reggae music has been added Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, as it is well deserved.

Source: Irish Independent December 01, 2018 10:41 UTC