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This reggae singer is known as the “Cool Ruler.”
Who is Gregory Isaacs?
This Jamaican city hosted many early live ska and reggae shows at clubs and dancehalls in the 1960s.
What is Kingston?
This Marley song opens with the words “Old pirates, yes, they rob I…”
What is Redemption Song?
The symbol commonly associated with reggae and Rastafari includes a lion, representing what?
What is The Lion of Judah?
Historically prepared by enslaved Africans, this slow-cooked dish blends callaloo, okra, coconut milk, saltfish, and whatever vegetables were available, and is considered a predecessor to both “ital stew” and modern one‑pot dishes
What is pepper pot soup?
This artist is famous for the hit “Cherry Oh Baby.”
Who is Eric Donaldson?
The first globally distributed reggae movie was released in 1972.
What is “The Harder They Come”?
This group won the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album "Anthem" in 1985.
Who is Black Uhuru?
The colours red, gold, and green are associated with this African empire.
What is Ethiopia?
Before curry goat became widespread, this was the ceremonial dish served at weddings and community gatherings in the Cockpit Country, often cooked in massive cast‑iron pots.
What is mannish water (goat head soup)?
The group is known for the song titled “54‑46 Was My Number.”
Who are Toots & the Maytals?
The first reggae artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (1994).
Who is Bob Marley?
This Bob Marley & The Wailers album features the popular track “Jamming” and is one of his best‑known releases from 1977.
What is Exodus?
This Jamaican radio station helped launch many reggae artists in the 70s and 80s.
What is JBC Radio?
This herb, heavily associated with both reggae culture and Rastafari ital cuisine, is called “skeleton” in rural Jamaica and is frequently used to season soups.
What is thyme?
Member of the original Wailers who later recorded “Legalize It.”
Who is Peter Tosh?
The first major label to sign and promote reggae internationally.
What is Island Records?
This cheerful reggae song by Jimmy Cliff appears in the film The Harder They Come and encourages listeners to “keep pushing” through challenges.
What is "You Can Get It If You Really Want"?
This producer and engineer introduced dub techniques like tape delay and reverb.
Who is King Tubby?
This Jamaican seasoning blend contains garlic, pimento, pepper, scallion, and thyme, and is commonly used as an all‑purpose marinade.
What is green seasoning?
This influential reggae musician was given the title “The Prophet” and led the group Culture, known for the song “Two Sevens Clash.”
Who is Joseph Hill?
The first reggae group to appear on Saturday Night Live in the 1980s.
Who is Word, Sound and Power?
Often considered a lovers’ rock classic, this song by Beres Hammond asks the question, “What can you do to stop a man from trying?”
What is "What One Dance Can Do"?
This famous 1978 concert, held at the National Stadium in Kingston, symbolically united Jamaica's two rival political leaders when Bob Marley brought them onstage.
What is the “One Love Peace Concert”?
Made from finely ground roasted corn mixed with sugar, this old‑time Jamaican sweet is often eaten dry and was a popular childhood treat.
What is asham?