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Why is July 1 celebrated as International Reggae Day? The story of the music that gave Jamaica its global voice

July 1, 2026

International Reggae Day is celebrated on July 1 every year. Here’s how reggae was born in Jamaica, why the day was created and how the genre transformed global music.

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