Jamaica and reggae are as intertwined as a drum beat and a bass line. Since the 1960s, when reggae first burst on the scene in Jamaica, its off-beat rhythms have gained worldwide popularity. Reggae ...

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 ...

The musician’s latest album, “The Art of Acceptance,” features stars of the genre (Damian and Stephen Marley) and fresh updates on nostalgic sounds. By Patricia Meschino Mr. Perkins worked with Bob ...

Go to most any venue or concert in town, and you may find yourself feeling some serious reggae vibes. Reggae originated in Jamaica in the 1960s and has long been looked at in the U.S. as beach music ...

American reggae band SOJA took home the Grammy for best reggae album at the 64th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, and the internet is not happy about it. The Virginia-based band won the award for their ...

Reggae music nowadays seems as ubiquitous to the beaches of Southeast Asia and dorm rooms of Boston as it does to its Jamaican homeland. Now the genre that evolved in the 1960s has been added to the ...

At the age of 21, singer Samora decided to dive into music as a career. Originally from Suriname, she enrolled in the Pop Academy in the Netherlands to get professional training. Today, she resides in ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Kirk Diamond (left), ...