"Upbeat precursor to reggae" NYT crossword answer is:
SKA (3 letters length)The answer for "Upbeat precursor to reggae" crossword clue is listed above to help you solve the puzzle you are currently working on.
The answer to the crossword clue "Upbeat precursor to reggae" from the New York Times (December 4, 2023) is SKA. Ska is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s and is considered to be the precursor to reggae. It is characterized by a walking bass line, offbeat accents, and a strong emphasis on the backbeat. Ska has been popularized by bands such as The Specials, Madness, and The English Beat.
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