Once a cornerstone of Jamaican music, the instrumental has long given way to hardcore dancehall rhythms with multiple artistes. Drummer Sly Dunbar believes there is a place in contemporary reggae for ...

The worldwide demand for reggae music enhanced the material well-being of the artiste who had international appeal and could perform in festivals in Europe and concerts in North America and other ...

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 ...

Flip through the local radio channels and it won’t be long until you hear a reggae song. The characteristic one drop drumming and offbeat-emphasized rhythm dominates popular music in the islands, and ...

Get the inside track from Roisin O'Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Jamaica’s application to the committee mentioned a number of artists from Bob Marley and Peter Tosh to ...