Reggae is a form of music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. It is a combination of traditional African rhythms, mento, calypso, and rocksteady. The term 'reggae' is derived from the Jamaican patois word 'regga, ' which means 'RAGGED.' Ska is a genre of music that developed in Jamaica in the 1950s and is closely related to reggae. It is characterized by a walking bass line, guitar and piano accents, and a strong offbeat rhythm.