Reggae Music is a SpiritCEFR A2
1 Jul 2025
Adapted from Emma Lewis, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Conor Samuel, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
International Reggae Day (IRD) happens every year on July 1. It celebrates the power of reggae music in promoting social change. This year’s theme is “One Love, One Voice, One Day.”
Mia Mottley, the Prime Minister of Barbados, received an award for her strong leadership on climate justice. Her efforts inspire many people, especially those in small island nations. Reggae music is recognized around the world for its messages of love and unity.
Countries like the USA and Kenya also celebrate this day with music and events. Local radio stations in Jamaica, like Irie FM, honor reggae’s legacy and its importance to culture.
Difficult words
- celebrate — To show joy for something special or important.celebrates
- theme — The main idea or topic of a piece.
- leadership — The ability to guide or direct a group.
- inspire — To make someone feel encouraged or excited.
- legacy — Something important from the past that influences the future.
- unity — Being together as one; harmony among a group.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think reggae music is important for social change?
- How can music bring people together?
- What other countries might celebrate their music like reggae?
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