Rocksteady (Jamaica)
Rocksteady is a Jamaican musical style from the 1960s-70s, situated between ska and reggae. Characterized by a slower tempo than ska, pronounced basslines, and rich vocal harmonies, rocksteady paves the way for reggae.
The iconic figures include Alton Ellis (the “king of rocksteady”), The Paragons, Toots and the Maytals. Rocksteady influenced afrobeat and African soul.
