Lovers Rock
02 Iunie 2008 Morrison
Lovers Rock is the United Kingdom's main contribution to reggae. A
style which developed in the UK in the 1970s, Lovers Rock represented an
apolitical counterpoint to the conscious Rastafarian sound dominant in
Jamaica. Rooted in the Sound systems of South London, the style had
particular appeal amongst women and produced many female stars including
Carol Thompson, Louisa Marks and Janet Kay, who went on to reach Number 2 in
the UK pop charts with "Silly Games" in 1979. Lovers rock is a
more lovers style of music and a music derived from reggae by the slowing
down of the reggae beat.