Reggae music and the island of Jamaica are inseparable, right? Lately, a crop of artists from places like Hawaii, California and Italy are proving that hit reggae can come from anywhere. In the ...
Unesco can add reggae to its cultural heritage list, but this music has no time for government and global power Don’t you just know that Unesco’s decision to add reggae to its list of the intangible ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Professor Mike Alleyne Ph.D is an award-winning author and editor. The Jamaican artist’s death aged 81 invites reflection on a ...
BOB MARLEY: (Singing) One love... DEREK SCOTT: This is a very historic day. KELLY: That is Derek Scott. He's a spokesperson for the Jamaican Embassy here in D.C. SCOTT: For us as a little country to ...
Reggae music pioneer Bob Marley died at the too-young age of 36 in 1981 from melanoma. But his music lives forever in the hearts of music fans, if sales are an indication. His 1984 "Legend" best-of ...
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 ...
Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region. The series builds on The Star ...
Former Maui Radio DJ Guy Amico (from left), Marty Dread and former Q103 DJ Shaggy Jenkins are starting a new reggae radio station for world broadcast. Courtesy photo The world has a new online reggae ...
"Women have gone through some very serious things in this industry." By Patricia Meschino As the opening act on Samoan-American reggae artist J Boog’s Love Over Everything tour, Jamaican singer Etana ...
Drummer Sly Dunbar, who, along with his partner, bassist Robbie Shakespeare, formed a rhythm section and production team that worked with everyone from reggae greats like Black Uhuru to Mick Jagger ...