In 2008 the Government of Jamaica announced that the month of February was to be officially declared as REGGAE HISTORY MONTH. This was done to highlight and celebrate the impact of the musical genre on the country’s social, cultural and economic development.
Additionally, the birthday of Jamaica’s and Reggae Music’s most iconic artist is commemorated during the month of February: The late Robert Nesta ‘Bob’ Marley, the renowned ‘King of Reggae’ is celebrated on February 6.
Happy 80th Birthday to the King @BobMarley!
