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which type of music is popularized by bob marley
Roots reggae usually refers to the most recognizable kind of reggae, popularized internationally by artists like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh.
what is roots reggae characterized by
Roots reggae is a subgenre of reggae that deals with the everyday lives and aspirations of Africans and those in the African Diaspora.
what are some lyrical themes in roots reggae
Lyrical themes in roots reggae include spirituality and religion, struggles by artists, poverty, black pride, social issues, resistance to fascism, capitalism, corrupt government and racial oppression.
what religion is roots reggae associated with
Roots reggae is a subgenre of reggae that deals with the spiritual side of Rastafari, black liberation, revolution and the honoring of God, called Jah by Rastafarians.

Question: why is the genre associated with rastafari
Self-contained rewrite: why is roots reggae associated with rastafari