Bob Marley & The Wailers
They gave reggae its soul and Jamaica its global voice.
Toots & The Maytals
The people who coined the word 'reggae' — raw, soulful, and righteously alive.
Bob Marley
Reggae's global ambassador and most iconic voice.
Peter Tosh
Militant reggae pioneer and Wailers co-founder.
Toots and the Maytals
Coined the term 'reggae' itself.
Sean Paul
Kingston dancehall's biggest global crossover star.
The Kingston music scene
Kingston (Jamaica) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 1 genre. Sun-bleached streets and fierce political tension. Reggae and dancehall's birthplace changed music forever.
The most represented genre is reggae (6).
The earliest year on record is Peter Tosh (1944) and the latest is Sean Paul (1973); the busiest decade on the map is the 1960s with 3 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Bob Marley & The Wailers, Toots & The Maytals, Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
- Santo Domingo Dominican Republic · 728 km
- Havana Cuba · 814 km
- Miami USA · 935 km
- Panama City Panama · 1,045 km
- San Juan Puerto Rico · 1,130 km
- Medellín Colombia · 1,314 km
Questions about Kingston music
What music is Kingston known for?
Kingston is known for reggae music. Notable acts include Bob Marley & The Wailers, Toots & The Maytals, Bob Marley.
How many bands are from Kingston?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Kingston, spanning reggae.