Reggae for Non-Reggae Fans

If any song could lead non-reggae fans to the light, it may be Peter Tosh's ambling cover of "Here Comes the Sun." Not only does the former Wailer do the song justice, he opens it up with a combination of joy, melancholy, and rhythm common in Jamaican music. This introductory playlist stretches from there to the apocalyptic fury of Damian Marley's "Welcome to Jamrock," an irresistible entry point for rap fans.