Which music genre, popularized by Bob Marley and characterized by offbeat rhythms, originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s?
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Reggae
Reggae is unique for its 'skank' guitar rhythm, which emphasizes the offbeat or 'upbeat' of the measure. In 2018, UNESCO recognized the genre as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for its contribution to international discourse on social justice.
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- What Jamaican music genre, known for its offbeat rhythms, was popularized globally by Bob Marley?