DancehallMag. The history of reggae is inseparable from the history of Jamaica itself. Emerging in the late 1960s, 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 50 Greatest Reggae Artists of All Time - DancehallMag. Deciding on the best reggae artists of all time is both an act of ...

Reggae music icon Jimmy Cliff, who's unique tone, lyricism and breakthrough role on the silver screen helped make the music of his native Jamaica part of popular culture across the globe, has died at ...

Reggae Genealogy is back and ready for its close up during reggae month. This year’s theme is a cinematic celebration of music, culture and legacy. From legendary roots to modern vibes, this party is ...

Every love story has a soundtrack. Long after the flowers have faded and the cake has been eaten, couples often remember the songs that played during their first dance, the tune that brought everyone ...

It's understandable that you're skeptical. We were, too. But — at least judging from this local project's new single — Extra Classic is that rare, Jamaican-influenced (white) band that isn't a total ...

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 ...

Books Dancing about architecture: Some great new books on music It's a great time to be a music fan that likes to read as titles related to all genres and eras seem to be flying off the presses, from ...

Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in his classics, has died at 81. Cliff’s wife, Latifa Chambers, announced his death on social media on ...