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Esquire Culture Raggae and Punk

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Illustration for another article for Esquire's culture column, examining the London music scene of the late 70s reveals the rise of reggae alongside punk. Both genres shared core values – rebellion, anti-oppression, and defiance of the establishment; in essence, punk rock was standing on the shoulders of giants, drawing heavily from reggae’s innovations. Bands like The Clash, for example, exemplified this fusion, openly incorporating ska rhythms and creating their own unique sound and feel.