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 ...

For half a century, Sly & Robbie reached into every corner of popular music. They were reggae icons and an in-demand rhythm ...

The history of Jamaican pop music has been lost on the American market, probably because it never had a champion—someone to organize an engaging history, discography or documentary. The same is true ...

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 ...

“I have a dislike for politicians as they’re not truthful people. It’s the nature of politics that you cannot be straight, you have to lie and cheat,” said the reggae singer Jimmy Cliff, who died on ...

Legendary British reggae-pop group UB40 is celebrating its 47th anniversary with a global tour and a brand-new album, and the band will be bringing the party to Wolf Trap on Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. With ...

Experience the world-renowned pianist as Alexander fuses Jamaican rhythms with the spirit of jazz The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center is delighted to present Monty Alexander – Jamaica to […] The ...

With partner Robbie Shakespeare, Sly Dunbar was one half of one of the greatest rhythm sections ever and has played on dozens ...

Writer Olivier Stephenson honours the musical icons in this truncated 2005 interview with Coore who passed away on January 18, 2026. Cooper predeceased Coore on October 12, 2023.

February marks National Reggae Month — a time to celebrate the rich anthology of Jamaican music and honor the birthdays of late icons Dennis Brown and Bob Marley. The festival will include dancers ...

A popular Newport music festival has announced it will go on ‘hiatus’ in 2026.

Stephen “Cat” Coore, co-founder of legendary reggae band Third World and one of Jamaica’s most respected musicians, has died. The iconic guitarist passed away suddenly on Sunday evening, according to ...