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Gospel reggae is a genre of music that originated in Jamaica, mixing reggae rhythms with Christian-themed lyrics.

Several reggae artists, many of whom were previously part of the Rastafari movement, have converted to Christianity and adopted gospel reggae as their primary style. Examples include Tommy Cowan, Carlene Davis, Nora Dean, Papa San, Sherwin Gardner, Sanchez, Lieutenant Stitchie and Kerron Ennis.^[1]^[2]^[3] Other major artists in the genre include Christafari.^[4] Lester Lewis has been described as a pioneer of gospel reggae, having won the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Gospel Song Competition in 1989 with "Every Time I Read My Bible".^[5]^[6]

The popularity of gospel reggae has been seen as a sign that reggae has taken broader hold in Jamaica, having previously been strongly identified with the Rastafarian community. Popular gospel reggae DJs include DJ Proclaima from the UK. He has specialised in the genre for over two decades, reaching millions of people worldwide.^[7]

References

^ Reid, Tyrone S. (2007) "Tommy and Carlene: A Gospel Affair^{[permanent dead link‍]}", Sunday Observer, September 2, 2007, retrieved July 7, 2011
^ Dawes, Mark (2003) "Stitchie Singing a new tune Archived 2012-10-08 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Gleaner, June 10, 2003, retrieved July 7, 2011
^ Moskowitz, David V. (2006) Caribbean Popular Music: an Encyclopedia of Reggae, Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, and Dancehall, Greenwood Press, ISBN 0-313-33158-8, p. 261
^ Evans Price, Deborah (2003) "Christafari's Atypical Attraction", Billboard, June 28, 2003, p. 24, retrieved July 7, 2011
^ Jebbinson, Andre (2006) "Lester Lewis pioneer of gospel reggae style Archived October 8, 2012, at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Gleaner, December 15, 2006, retrieved July 8, 2011
^ Horton, Chad (May 26, 2012). "Rapzilla.com Interviews Papa San & Tyshane Thompson (Son) Live" (Web). Rapzilla. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
^ Edmonds, Ennis Barrington & Gonzalez, Michelle A. (2010) Caribbean Religious History: An Introduction, New York University Press, ISBN 978-0-8147-2235-0, p. 212

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[so-1] Reid, Tyrone S. (2007) "Tommy and Carlene: A Gospel Affair^{[permanent dead link‍]}", Sunday Observer, September 2, 2007, retrieved July 7, 2011

[Dawes-2] Dawes, Mark (2003) "Stitchie Singing a new tune Archived 2012-10-08 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Gleaner, June 10, 2003, retrieved July 7, 2011

[Moskowitz-3] Moskowitz, David V. (2006) Caribbean Popular Music: an Encyclopedia of Reggae, Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, and Dancehall, Greenwood Press, ISBN 0-313-33158-8, p. 261

[EP-4] Evans Price, Deborah (2003) "Christafari's Atypical Attraction", Billboard, June 28, 2003, p. 24, retrieved July 7, 2011

[Jebbinson-5] Jebbinson, Andre (2006) "Lester Lewis pioneer of gospel reggae style Archived October 8, 2012, at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Gleaner, December 15, 2006, retrieved July 8, 2011

[papasan-6] Horton, Chad (May 26, 2012). "Rapzilla.com Interviews Papa San & Tyshane Thompson (Son) Live" (Web). Rapzilla. Retrieved December 17, 2012.

[Edmonds-7] Edmonds, Ennis Barrington & Gonzalez, Michelle A. (2010) Caribbean Religious History: An Introduction, New York University Press, ISBN 978-0-8147-2235-0, p. 212

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+'''Gospel reggae''' is a genre of music that originated in [[Jamaica]], mixing reggae rhythms with [[Christianity|Christian]]-themed lyrics.
+Several reggae artists, many of whom were previously part of the [[Rastafari movement]], have converted to Christianity and adopted gospel reggae as their primary style. Examples include [[Tommy Cowan]], [[Carlene Davis]], [[Nora Dean]], [[Papa San]], [[Sherwin Gardner]], [[Sanchez (singer)|Sanchez]], [[Lieutenant Stitchie]] and [[Kerron Ennis]].<ref name="so">Reid, Tyrone S. (2007) "[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/html/20070901t150000-0500_126916_obs_tommy_and_carlene__a_gospel_affair_.asp Tommy and Carlene: A Gospel Affair]{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}", [[Jamaica Observer|Sunday Observer]], September 2, 2007, retrieved July 7, 2011</ref><ref name="Dawes">Dawes, Mark (2003) "[http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20030610/mind/mind1.html Stitchie Singing a new tune] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008052224/http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20030610/mind/mind1.html |date=2012-10-08 }}", ''[[Jamaica Gleaner]]'', June 10, 2003, retrieved July 7, 2011</ref><ref name="Moskowitz">Moskowitz, David V. (2006) ''Caribbean Popular Music: an Encyclopedia of Reggae, Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, and Dancehall'', Greenwood Press, {{ISBN|0-313-33158-8}}, p. 261</ref> Other major artists in the genre include [[Christafari]].<ref name="EP">Evans Price, Deborah (2003) "[https://books.google.com/books?id=dA4EAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22gospel+reggae%22&pg=PA24 Christafari's Atypical Attraction]", ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', June 28, 2003, p. 24, retrieved July 7, 2011</ref> Lester Lewis has been described as a pioneer of gospel reggae, having won the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Gospel Song Competition in 1989 with "Every Time I Read My Bible".<ref name="Jebbinson">Jebbinson, Andre (2006) "[http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20061215/ent/ent1.html Lester Lewis pioneer of gospel reggae style] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008052433/http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20061215/ent/ent1.html |date=October 8, 2012 }}", ''[[Jamaica Gleaner]]'', December 15, 2006, retrieved July 8, 2011</ref><ref name=papasan>{{cite web|last=Horton|first=Chad|title=Rapzilla.com Interviews Papa San & Tyshane Thompson (Son) Live|url=http://rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/4551-rapzillacom-interviews-papa-san-a-tyshane-thompson-son-live|work=[[Rapzilla]]|accessdate=December 17, 2012|format=Web|date=May 26, 2012}}</ref>
-Several reggae artists, many of whom were previously part of the [[Rastafari movement]], have converted to Christianity and adopted gospel reggae as their primary style. Examples include [[Nora Dean]], [[Tommy Cowan]], [[Carlene Davis]], [[Lieutenant Stitchie]], and [[Sanchez (singer)|Sanchez]].<ref name="so">Reid, Tyrone S.
+The popularity of gospel reggae has been seen as a sign that reggae has taken broader hold in Jamaica, having previously been strongly identified with the Rastafarian community. Popular gospel reggae DJs include DJ Proclaima from the UK. He has specialised in the genre for over two decades, reaching millions of people worldwide.<ref name="Edmonds">Edmonds, Ennis Barrington & Gonzalez, Michelle A. (2010) ''Caribbean Religious History: An Introduction'', New York University Press, {{ISBN|978-0-8147-2235-0}}, p. 212</ref>
-The nation of Costa Rica is the pioner of the spanish Gospel Reggae movement,severall reggae artist are releasing liricas across th central american nation with a jamiacan dancehall style such as:El soldado,Hot side,Mr j,Dj Andy,Tapon,and many more...
-(2007) "[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/html/20070901t150000-0500_126916_obs_tommy_and_carlene__a_gospel_affair_.asp Tommy and Carlene: A Gospel Affair]", [[Jamaica Observer|Sunday Observer]], September 2, 2007, retrieved 2011-07-07</ref><ref name="Dawes">Dawes, Mark (2003) "[http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20030610/mind/mind1.html Stitchie Singing a new tune]", ''[[Jamaica Gleaner]]'', 10 June 2003, retrieved 2011-07-07</ref><ref name="Moskowitz">Moskowitz, David V. (2006) ''Caribbean Popular Music: an Encyclopedia of Reggae, Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, and Dancehall'', Greenwood Press, ISBN 0-313-33158-8, p. 261</ref> Other major artists in the genre include [[Christafari]].<ref name="EP">Evans Price, Deborah (2003) "[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=dA4EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA24&dq=%22gospel+reggae%22&hl=en&ei=e6wVTpeCBMOY8QOynLUW&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CEkQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=%22gospel%20reggae%22&f=false Christafari's Atypical Attraction]", ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', 28 June 2003, p. 24, retrieved 2011-07-07</ref> Lester Lewis has been described as a pioneer of gospel reggae, having won the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Gospel Song Competition in 1989 with "Every Time I Read My Bible".<ref name="Jebbinson">Jebbinson, Andre (2006) "[http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20061215/ent/ent1.html Lester Lewis pioneer of gospel reggae style]", ''[[Jamaica Gleaner]]'', 15 December 2006, retrieved 2011-07-08</ref>
-The popularity of gospel reggae has been seen as a sign that reggae has taken broader hold in Jamaica, having previously been strongly identified with the Rastafarian community.<ref name="Edmonds">Edmonds, Ennis Barrington & Gonzalez, Michelle A. (2010) ''Caribbean Religious History: An Introduction'', New York University Press, ISBN 978-0-8147-2235-0, p. 212</ref>
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+{{Reggae}}
+{{Christian music}}
 [[Category:Reggae genres]]
+[[Category:Gospel music genres|Reggae]]
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