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 ...

Jamaican dance hall reggae artist Mark Anthony Myrie -- popularly known as Buju Banton -- has been released from a federal prison in Georgia. Jamaican dance hall reggae artist Mark Anthony Myrie -- ...

Without question, Jamaica’s greatest export is reggae music, as embodied by the genre icon Bob Marley. Even if you’ve never had the fortune to visit the Caribbean country, Marley’s influence can be ...

Bob Marley performed at the Smile Jamaica Concert two days after being shot, showing his commitment to peace and making one of the most powerful statements of his career. Marley’s 1977 album “Exodus” ...

“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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

ATLANTA - The Jamaica National Dance Theater Company is taking its 60th-anniversary tour to the Atlanta Symphony Hall. It will be the company’s first performance since 2005. The performers are happy ...

DULUTH — Since its inception 17 years ago, the Bayfront Reggae and World Music Festival has grown from 660 attendees to 3,500 in 2022, tripling its overall budget and bringing in high-profile artists ...

Bermuda is expecting a royal visit, but the monarch in question does not wear a crown. Jamaican dub mixer Lloyd “King Jammys” James is coming for a concert One Love Promotions is to hold in his honour ...

Carnival in Jamaica is back and invites visitors and locals alike to experience the incredible atmosphere across the island. The weeklong celebrations taking place from April 12-18 will witness a sea ...

Cocoa Tea, the legendary reggae singer from Jamaica, has died at age 65, the Jamaican Gleaner reported. Malvia Scott, the singer’s wife, told the news outlet that her husband died Tuesday morning, ...