Cultures converge on this jammin¿ collection of reggae beats from Africa, which celebrates Bob Marley's 64th birthday and his lasting impact on African music. African Reggae is, in part, an homage to Bob Marley's powerful impact on African music, as February 6th marked his 64th birthday. This collection features selections by outstanding African musicians who have built upon Jamaica's "golden age of reggae" in the 1960s and 1970s by weaving together traditional and modern sounds into a vibrant musical fabric.