Reggae en Español
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Reggae en Español | |
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Stylistic origins | Reggae, dancehall |
Cultural origins | Panama |
Typical instruments | Drum kit • bass guitar • guitar • electric organ • drum machine • sampler • synthesizer |
Fusion genres | |
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Regional scenes | |
Panama, Jamaica | |
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Music of Panama, Music of Jamaica |
In Panama, dancehall reggae sung in Spanish language by artists of Latin American origin is known as Reggae en Español (in English, Spanish reggae[1]). It originated in the late 1980s in Panama. Reggae en Español goes by several names; in Panama, it is called "La Plena panameña".
Currently, reggae en Español contains three main subgenres: reggae 110, reggae bultrón, and romantic flow. In addition, and although technically they would not fall into the category of reggae en Español even though it derived from Jamaican dancehall rhythms, reggae en Español also includes two music fusions: Spanish dancehall and
History
Early developments
In 1977, a Guyanese immigrant who went by the nickname "Guyana", along with a local DJ known as "Wassabanga" introduced for first time the reggae rhythms in Panama with lyrics in Spanish.[5] Wassabanga's music along with later interpreters such as Rastanini and Calito Soul, were perhaps the first remarkable cases of reggae en Español, at a time when many Panamanians were already developing a musical and spiritual bond with the Mecca of reggae music (Kingston, Jamaica), a bond catalyzed mainly by the call to arms issued by the music of Bob Marley.[6]
In 1984, Hernando Brin produced the first record in Panamá of reggae in Spanish on
In the early to mid-1980s, Panamanians like Renato, El General, Nando Boom, El Maleante and Chicho Man started to take Jamaican dancehall songs and beats, singing over them with Spanish lyrics, most of the time preserving the melodies and the rhythms. They also sped up riddims. This style was called reggae en Español or "Spanish reggae".[1] The music continued to grow throughout the 1980s, with many stars developing in Panama.
Between the 1980s and 1990s, the Panamanian artist Chicho Man emerged as one of the greater exponents of Panamanian reggae.
In the 1990s, the genre had grown in Panama. In 1991, singer
Later in Panama, the romanticism had been mixed with reggae and reggae romántico ("romantic reggae"), now better known as "romantic flow". Those who keep alive the reggae with romantic lyrics are the following: Flex (aka Nigga), El Roockie, El Aspirante, Kathy Phillips, Eddy Lover, Tommy Real, Makano, Catherine, as well as groups like Raíces y Cultura and La Factoría who became famous by the Panamanian producer Irving DiBlasio.[11]
In the year 1996, considered the golden age of Panamanian reggae, appeared the productions Los Cuentos de la Cripta and La Mafia by producer El Chombo, with songs like "Las Chicas Quieren Chorizo" ("The Girls Want Chorizo") by Wassabanga, "El Cubo de Leche" by Jam & Suppose and "Estaban Celebrando" by Aldo Ranks.
The Museum of Reggae in Spanish was inaugurated on April 19, 2023. It is located on Calle 13 in the Santa Ana neighborhood of Panama City. This museum was created by Raul Isaac Alvarez who is a fan of the reggae music. The idea behind the museum was to show Panama's contribution as the pioneers of reggae in Spanish and how this country influenced others such as Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Central America. The Museum of Reggae in Spanish has recognized the 10 pioneers of the genre including El General, Rude Girl, Renato, Nando Boom, Chicho Man, Carmensita Anderson, Gringo Man, Apache Ness, Super Nandi and Principal.[12]
References
- ^ a b Wayne Marshall (2006-01-19). "Rise of Reggaetón". The Phoenix. Retrieved 2006-07-24.
- ^ Historia del Reggae En Español (La Plena) – latinabeatmag.com
- ^ Before the Reggaeton History – REGGAE.COM.PA Archived 2009-06-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ [1] THE AFRICAN PRESENCE IN PANAMA—FROM THE CANAL TO COLON CITY
- ^ The Roots of Reggaeton called "Reggae en español" Archived 2010-02-17 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Manuel, Peter. Caribbean Music from Rumba to Reggae, 2 edition. March 28, 2006. Temple University Press. Retrieved on 2009-02-10.
- ^ a b "Soy el 1er cantante de reggae en Panamá (I'm the first singer of reggae in Panama)"
- ^ a b c d e Chicho Man, the missionary of God
- ^ Apache Ness, One Love One Blood
- ^ Jam & Suppose – Camion lleno de Gun
- ^ MiDiario.Com: "DIBLASIO catolic music awards". Url
- ^ "The First Museum of Reggae in Spanish is Open - Panama Casco Viejo". Retrieved 2023-05-25.
External links
- RitualReggae
- Dasvibes Reggae
- Reggae Argentino
- Reggae en españa
- Reggae en Costa Rica
- Reggae en Venezuela
- El Rasta – Reggae en español
- Puertoreggae – Reggae en Puerto Rico
- Raíces Rústicas – Reggae Lounge