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Reggae en Español

February 14, 2023

Not to be confused with reggaeton.

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".

Reggae en Español
Stylistic originsReggae, dancehall
Cultural origins Panama
Typical instrumentsDrum kit • bass guitar • guitar • electric organ • drum machine • sampler • synthesizer
Fusion genres
Regional scenes
Panama, Jamaica
Other topics
Music of Panama, Music of Jamaica

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 reggae soca.[2]

History

 
Bob Marley, inspiration for the Reggae en Español.

Early developments

Reggae as a musical genre has its origins in Jamaica, and it became popular throughout the 1970s in the black-immigrant communities of the other British West Indies, North America, and Great Britain. Jamaican reggae was embraced in Panama by the descendants of black workers that immigrated to the Isthmus during the construction of the Panama Railroad (mid-19th century), the railways for the banana companies (late 19th century), and the Panama Canal (early 20th century).[3] Prior to the period of construction of the Panama Canal (1904–1915), most of the Afro-Caribbean communities in Panama were of Haiti descent, but with the construction of the canal these communities grew in diversity with immigrants from other parts of the Caribbean such as Jamaica, Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Trinidad, Dominica, Puerto Rico, French and British Guyana and other Caribbean Islands.[4]

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 vinyl, called "Treatment",[7] composed by Calvin Caldeira (Omega) from Guyana, Hector Watler(Mesias), Erick Green (Gringo), Edgert Robinson (Body) and Hernando Brin (Super Nandi). The record was produced by record label Prodim in Panama, and it included the first song "Padre Por Favor Educa a los Niños" ("Father Please Educate the Children").[7]

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.[8] In his short five-year career as an artist,[8] he introduced the "romantic" element in Spanish reggae, and produced only one LP which included songs like "La Noche Que Te Conocí", "Lady in Red", "Llega Navidad", "Muévela", "No Quiero Ir a Isla Coiba" and "Un Nuevo Estilo".[8] His songs were recorded in a warehouse, where a Panamanian producer called Calito LPD produced reggae instrumental tracks and recorded them on cassette.[8] After serving a term in a US prison, he announced his withdrawal from the reggae scene to become a Christian preacher.[8]

In the 1990s, the genre had grown in Panama. In 1991, singer Apache Ness with Papa Chan, Kafu Banton, Calito Soul, Wassa Banga, and Original Dan decided to join forces and create the foundation "One Love One Blood" singing about urban street experiences under the rhythm called reggae bultrón.[9] In 1996 came artists such as Aldo Ranks, El Renegado, and Jam & Suppose who sang the hit "Camión Lleno de Gun".[10] Jr. Ranks and Tony Bull already had good records with late singer Danger Man and they formed the musical group called The Killamanjaros.

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.

References

  1. ^ a b Wayne Marshall (2006-01-19). "Rise of Reggaetón". The Phoenix. Retrieved 2006-07-24.
  2. ^ Historia del Reggae En Español (La Plena) – latinabeatmag.com
  3. ^ Before the Reggaeton History – REGGAE.COM.PA 2009-06-03 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ [1] THE AFRICAN PRESENCE IN PANAMA—FROM THE CANAL TO COLON CITY
  5. ^ The Roots of Reggaeton called "Reggae en español" 2010-02-17 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Manuel, Peter. Caribbean Music from Rumba to Reggae, 2 edition. March 28, 2006. Temple University Press. Retrieved on 2009-02-10.
  7. ^ a b "Soy el 1er cantante de reggae en Panamá (I'm the first singer of reggae in Panama)"
  8. ^ a b c d e Chicho Man, the missionary of God
  9. ^ Apache Ness, One Love One Blood
  10. ^ Jam & Suppose – Camion lleno de Gun
  11. ^ MiDiario.Com: "DIBLASIO catolic music awards". Url

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

Official reggae in Spanish websites

  • Plena507
  • Reggae.com.pa
  • PanamaReggae
  • Nextplena.com

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goes by several names in Panama it is called La Plena panamena Reggae en EspanolStylistic originsReggae dancehallCultural origins PanamaTypical instrumentsDrum kit bass guitar guitar electric organ drum machine sampler synthesizerFusion genresSpanish dancehallplenaRegional scenesPanama JamaicaOther topicsMusic of Panama Music of JamaicaCurrently reggae en Espanol contains three main subgenres reggae 110 reggae bultron and romantic flow In addition and although technically they would not fall into the category of reggae en Espanol even though it derived from Jamaican dancehall rhythms reggae en Espanol also includes two music fusions Spanish dancehall and reggae soca 2 Contents 1 History 1 1 Early developments 2 References 3 External links 3 1 Official reggae in Spanish websitesHistory Edit Bob Marley inspiration for the Reggae en Espanol Early developments Edit Reggae as a musical genre has its origins in Jamaica and it became popular throughout the 1970s in the black immigrant communities of the other British West Indies North America and Great Britain Jamaican reggae was embraced in Panama by the descendants of black workers that immigrated to the Isthmus during the construction of the Panama Railroad mid 19th century the railways for the banana companies late 19th century and the Panama Canal early 20th century 3 Prior to the period of construction of the Panama Canal 1904 1915 most of the Afro Caribbean communities in Panama were of Haiti descent but with the construction of the canal these communities grew in diversity with immigrants from other parts of the Caribbean such as Jamaica Barbados Martinique Guadeloupe Haiti Trinidad Dominica Puerto Rico French and British Guyana and other Caribbean Islands 4 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 Espanol 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 Panama of reggae in Spanish on vinyl called Treatment 7 composed by Calvin Caldeira Omega from Guyana Hector Watler Mesias Erick Green Gringo Edgert Robinson Body and Hernando Brin Super Nandi The record was produced by record label Prodim in Panama and it included the first song Padre Por Favor Educa a los Ninos Father Please Educate the Children 7 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 Espanol 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 8 In his short five year career as an artist 8 he introduced the romantic element in Spanish reggae and produced only one LP which included songs like La Noche Que Te Conoci Lady in Red Llega Navidad Muevela No Quiero Ir a Isla Coiba and Un Nuevo Estilo 8 His songs were recorded in a warehouse where a Panamanian producer called Calito LPD produced reggae instrumental tracks and recorded them on cassette 8 After serving a term in a US prison he announced his withdrawal from the reggae scene to become a Christian preacher 8 In the 1990s the genre had grown in Panama In 1991 singer Apache Ness with Papa Chan Kafu Banton Calito Soul Wassa Banga and Original Dan decided to join forces and create the foundation One Love One Blood singing about urban street experiences under the rhythm called reggae bultron 9 In 1996 came artists such as Aldo Ranks El Renegado and Jam amp Suppose who sang the hit Camion Lleno de Gun 10 Jr Ranks and Tony Bull already had good records with late singer Danger Man and they formed the musical group called The Killamanjaros Later in Panama the romanticism had been mixed with reggae and reggae romantico 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 Raices y Cultura and La Factoria 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 amp Suppose and Estaban Celebrando by Aldo Ranks References Edit a b Wayne Marshall 2006 01 19 Rise of Reggaeton The Phoenix Retrieved 2006 07 24 Historia del Reggae En Espanol 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 espanol 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 Panama 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 amp Suppose Camion lleno de Gun MiDiario Com DIBLASIO catolic music awards UrlExternal links EditRitualReggae Dasvibes Reggae Reggae Argentino Reggae en espana Reggae en Costa Rica Reggae en Venezuela El Rasta Reggae en espanol Puertoreggae Reggae en Puerto Rico Raices Rusticas Reggae LoungeOfficial reggae in 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