Mento is the name given to Jamaican folk music that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s. Similar to Calypso, which originated in ...

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From left: Dennis Brown, Bob Marley and Toots Hibbert of Toots and the Maytals represent more than 70 years of reggae music history (Picture: Katie Ingham, Metro.co.uk/Getty) Fighting to save his ...

A new reissue marks the 40th anniversary of “Under Me Sleng Teng,” considered one of dancehall’s first digital songs and, with over 500 versions, among the most recycled. By Patricia Meschino In 1984, ...

Hong Kong International Reggae Ska Festival planner Paul Thompson shares why the city jives with Jamaican music and 2026’s ...

As we immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of February, two significant and harmonious celebrations unfold side-by-side — Black History Month and Reggae Month. Beyond the well-deserved spotlight on ...

Reggae and dub have shaped the evolution of various music styles. Nicolas-Tyrell Scott explores their influence on five key genres Across history, various forms of cultural production have expanded by ...

His Grammy-winning records as well as his starring role in the cult movie “The Harder They Come” in 1972 boosted a career spanning seven decades. By Alex Marshall and Alex Williams Jimmy Cliff, a ...

Musician, songwriter, and producer Michael Goldwasser has been involved with the international reggae scene for decades, working with artists as diverse as Toots and the Maytals. Jason Mraz, and ...