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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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jamaican reggae legend Duane Stephenson has made a passionate call for young Ghanaian artists, to embrace roots reggae and leverage it as a sustainable career path. Speaking after his performance at ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tuff Gong/Island/UMe has released a previously unreleased live album capturing Bob Marley & The Wailers' famed Hammersmith Odeon residency, available ...