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What was the first reggae song ever made?

There is no consensus on what the first reggae song ever made was, as the genre emerged and evolved gradually from various influences in Jamaica during the 1960s. However, some contenders for the title include:

*"Oh Carolina" by the Folkes Brothers (1960): This song featured elements of traditional Jamaican mento music as well as the emerging ska sound.

*" ska (1960s)- Toots and the Maytals' "Do the Reggae" (1968): This track is often cited as an early example of the reggae style, using the "one drop" riddim that became characteristic of the genre.

*" ska (1960s)- Prince Buster's "Al Capone" (1967): Considered by some as the first recorded song with the term "reggae" in its title.

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