Thesis Statement
The importance of Reggae Music wasn’t just about how their lyrics went along with the beat. It was to uplift the people’s spirit in a difficult period of Jamaican society and to send a message to the government that the people want better life but it seems as the years go by the messages became something different from what it used to be. Reggae is the heart of the island of Jamaica, and has shaped its culture, religion, dress, and language. From its beginnings in traditional African folk songs, to its metamorphosis into a vehicle for messages of Rastafarianism and social and political protest, Reggae is truly a Music of the people.