1. SOJA Soldiers of Jah Army Roots Pearson Bounds

2. SOJA Soldiers of Jah Army is a reggae band that released their first album in the start of 2000. They are the roots of modern day reggae and are an inspiration to many. Their inspiration Bob Marley speaks to everyone, and that’s what they’re trying to do. Soldiers of Jah Army is a reggae band that released their first album in the start of 2000. They are the roots of modern day reggae and are an inspiration to many. Their inspiration Bob Marley speaks to everyone, and that’s what they’re trying to do.

3. Bob Marley Bob Marley is an inspiration to nearly every reggae band. He preaches peace and love, and the music speaks to you whether your poor or rich or of a different race. Bob Marley is an inspiration to nearly every reggae band. He preaches peace and love, and the music speaks to you whether your poor or rich or of a different race.

4. Joe Higgs Joe Higgs is easily one of the biggest people in reggae music, although most people would not know his name he was a mentor for Bob Marley, and other members of the Wailers. His music is an inspiration to all and he puts every drop of his soul into every syllable and note. Joe Higgs is easily one of the biggest people in reggae music, although most people would not know his name he was a mentor for Bob Marley, and other members of the Wailers. His music is an inspiration to all and he puts every drop of his soul into every syllable and note. "We should all live as one, like the colors of the rainbow." - from Joe Higgs' "Unity Is Power" (1979)

5. The Marvels The Marvels were very unknown as they were based in Jamaica and only one album made its way into the US. Although it had a jazz flow it was mainly early ska music, which is where Joe Higgs got his base. The Marvels were very unknown as they were based in Jamaica and only one album made its way into the US. Although it had a jazz flow it was mainly early ska music, which is where Joe Higgs got his base.

6. Max Romeo Max Romeo is an important figure in the reggae roots, and has many different songs that have a more jazz/blues approach to them. He inspired the Marvels to put their album in the US and helped fund it, but their album never really appealed here. Max Romeo is an important figure in the reggae roots, and has many different songs that have a more jazz/blues approach to them. He inspired the Marvels to put their album in the US and helped fund it, but their album never really appealed here.

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