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Reggae Music recognised by UNESCO as 'cultural treasure'

File photo taken in 1979 shows Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley. (Kyodo via AP Images) ==Kyodo

Bob Marley popularizó el Reggae en el mundo (Kyodo via AP Images) Source: Kydpl Kyodo

Reggae music will be protected by the United Nations after being listed as a 'cultural treasure'. The genre made most famous by Bob Marley has been recognised for its contribution to social justice, development of multiculturalism and worldwide appeal.



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