Welcome to this irie Trivia Quiz, where the topics are hotter than a Jamaican jerk chicken and the questions are cooler than a coconut cocktail! If you’re “jammin'” for some trivia, then you’re in the right place. Just sit back, get your dreadlocks shakin’, and “skank” into these questions like a reggae rhythm.
Don’t “wail” if they get tough – remember, every little thing is gonna be alright!
So let’s get the good vibrations flowing and play some trivia!
1. In which country did reggae music originate?
2. Who is widely considered the “King of Reggae”?
3. Who was the lead vocalist of Toots and the Maytals?
4. Which pop band had an international hit with a cover of The Paragons’ “The Tide Is High”?
5. Which British band had a hit with their version of Lord Creator’s “Kingston Town”?
6. Which reggae album features a lion on its cover?
7. What instrument is primarily used to play the “skank” rhythm in reggae music?
8. What is the largest reggae festival held in Jamaica?
9. What religion is closely tied to reggae music?
10. Who sang “The Harder They Come” for the 1972 film of the same name?
11. Which American originally sang “Red Red Wine” which was successfully covered by UB40.
12. Which Jamaican band won the first Grammy for Best Reggae Album in 1985?
13. What was the name of Bob Marley’s band before they became The Wailers?
14. Apart from Jamaica, which other country has a strong reggae scene, notably with the singer Alpha Blondy?
15. Which record label was founded in Jamaica by Chris Blackwell and has produced many reggae and pop albums?
16. What dance style has been influenced by reggae music, often seen in Dancehall?
17. Dreadlocks, a hairstyle often seen within reggae culture, is associated with which religion?
18. Which British pop star had a hit with “Mysterious Girl”?
19. Which band led by Gwen Stefani had a hit with “Underneath It All”?
20. Name the American singer whose reggae-influenced song “I’m Yours” was a hit in the 2000s.
21. Which hit song by Shaggy sampled “Angel of the Morning” by Evie Sands?
22. Name the reggae artist behind the song “Electric Slide”.
23. Which renowned producer in the Reggae genre, was featured in the documentary “The Upsetter”?
24. “Rude” was a chart-topper for which Canadian reggae fusion band?
25. Which reggae-pop song by Eddie Grant became an anthem for the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa?
26. Which Toots and the Maytals song is credited with giving reggae music its name?
27. Which original member of The Wailers went on to have a successful solo career?
28. What Bob Marley song has the line “Don’t worry about a thing”?
29. What is the Romantic style of reggae music called?
30. What album by Burning Spear won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2000?
31. What instrument does the reggae artist Augustus Pablo famously play?
32. ROTOTOM Sunsplash is a large reggae festival held annually in which country?
33. Who is the reggae fusion artist known for his hit songs “Beautiful Girls” and “Take You There”?
34. What reggae song was featured in the film “The Harder They Come”, contributing to the international popularity of reggae music?
35. Which song by Desmond Dekker was the first reggae song to top the UK charts?
36. Who is the first female artist to win a Grammy in the reggae category?
37. What was the name of the reggae band that Bob Marley formed with Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh?
38. Which European country has a strong reggae scene with its own unique style known as “dub”?
39. Which record label which was founded by the Marley family?
40. In reggae culture, what does “Jah” refer to?
41. Which UK band, known for mixing reggae with rock, had hits like “Wrapped Around Your Finger”?
42. “I Can See Clearly Now” was actually covered by Jimmy Cliff. Who was the original singer?
43. Which reggae song was written by The Melodians and popularized by Boney M.?
44. Which New Zealand-based band is known for their fusion of reggae, dub, and rock?
45. Who is the youngest-ever winner of the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album?
46. Which prominent reggae artist was known as “The Crown Prince of Reggae”?
47. Which reggae artist, known for his “singjay” style, released the album “Mr. Yellowman”?
48. What is a dubplate in reggae culture?
49. What popular reggae song by Inner Circle is widely recognized as the theme song for the TV show “Cops”?
50. Which reggae artist released the influential album, “Legalize It”?
51. Which hit song by UK band “Culture Club” has a smooth reggae rhythm?
52. What is a “bashment” in reggae culture?
53. Name the smooth-voiced reggae artist behind the hits “Skankin’ Sweet” and “Smile Jamaica”.
54. Who is a notable reggae artist known for his strong and conscious lyrics, and released the album “Til Shiloh”?
55. What style of reggae music originated in the late 1970s and is characterized by a DJ singing and toasting (or rapping) over raw and danceable music riddims?
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