"roots reggae" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} roots reggae (uncountable)
  1. (music) A genre of reggae with a rootsy, folk-influenced style and a lyrical focus on social, political and spiritual (especially Rastafarian) themes. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres Synonyms: roots-reggae
    Sense id: en-roots_reggae-en-noun-5Y9fcF6- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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