The 12 Best Roots Reggae Songs of All Time - DancehallMag. Roots reggae was never background music. It was scripture, news ...

At a time when most Americans have been exposed to a more pop-influenced style of reggae music, it’s important to remind newer reggae fans about the genre’s roots. Imagine an underground movement ...

There are many official live recordings of Bob Marley and The Wailers, most quite great, from 1975’s Live! to 1978’s Babylon ...

Ahead of his new BBC doc Roots, Reggae, Rebellion, the rapper and poet considers the genre’s political history and thrilling rebirth Making my documentary Roots, Reggae, Rebellion was partly a journey ...

Although there’s plenty of reggae still being made in the legendary Jamaican studios, it’s no longer the country’s default genre. A few years ago, many radio stations refuse to play reggae entirely, ...

Image Courtesy of Ziah Records. Used with Permission. The singer, realtor, and nonprofit co-founder was remembered by Reba McEntire, local leaders, and fans after his death in Colleton County. Talay ...

Dancehall Queen Aklerh is returning to her reggae roots with Wo Dor, a new lovers’ rock single scheduled for release on ...

Guardian journalism is independent. We earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Whether it’s political or spiritual, reggae never dies. Now, inspired by a new ...

Live bands. Soulful music. Substantive lyrics. I could be describing the Jamaican music scene circa 1976, the heyday of Bob Marley. But I'm talking about a sound that dominated at this year's Reggae ...

If you travel through Africa and speak with musicians, you'll encounter various accounts of reggae's African origins. Perhaps only hip-hop boasts more claims of primal ownership on the continent.