From Nassau to the world, how Rello Ranzano’s Bahamian roots shape global sound

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A tattooed black man with Bahamian roots shaping a global sound.

The Bahamas, which can be found in the center of the Caribbean, are home to a diverse cultural heritage. For up-and-coming musician and storyteller Rello Ranzano, this setting has served as more than just a nostalgic nod to his childhood.

The beats of rap, reggae, and dancehall were constants in Ranzano’s childhood in Nassau. He reflects that mainly rap music, reggae, and dancehall shaped our musical culture. Jamaican music is prevalent…