In this essay, writer AJ Morris explores the cultural history of Jamaican music, from reggae to dancehall, and examines how the medium works in tandem with Jamaican film as acts of protest and ...
In Jamaican music’s immediate family, there are reggae, dancehall, ska, rocksteady, dub and mento and Nyabinghi. Close cousins? That would be hip-hop, reggaeton, EDM and Afrobeats. Learn about all the ...
Discover the discography, awards, and story of reggae singer Kingsley Wray, from Jamaica to the UK, and his recent creative ...
In tandem with Black History Month, February also marks Reggae Month, celebrating one of the most popular Black protest musical genres. As we immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of February, two ...
Reggae music icon Jimmy Cliff, who's unique tone, lyricism and breakthrough role on the silver screen helped make the music of his native Jamaica part of popular culture across the globe, has died at ...
Launched in Jamaica, the Jingle app is designed for creators-specifically targeting singers, actors, influencers, and public figures-who have a considerable fanbase. "Jamaica is the first country we ...
February marks National Reggae Month — a time to celebrate the rich anthology of Jamaican music and honor the birthdays of late icons Dennis Brown and Bob Marley. The festival will include dancers ...
Listen to songs by pop visionaries, neo-soul luminaries, country-adjacent outlaws and more. By Lindsay Zoladz Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican reggae singer who helped popularize the genre around the world ...
As one half of the famed rhythm duo Sly and Robbie, he played with some of the biggest names in music, including Bob Dylan ...
“I would really like for the artists to come in and make connections and understand the game and not get fucked like the old ones did,” said Shaggy of the third annual confab. By Janeé Bolden Artists, ...