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 ...
In the 60 years since Jamaica achieved its independence from England, on Aug. 6, 1962, the tiny Caribbean nation has created some of the world’s most influential musical styles, including ska, rock ...
Pretty soon, the smooth sounds of Reggae will take over Steelstacks. ArtsQuest is getting ready for Saturday's One Earth Reggae Festival. Shayna Super from ArtsQuest, and Michael Frassetto, the ...
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, ...
At the age of 21, singer Samora decided to dive into music as a career. Originally from Suriname, she enrolled in the Pop Academy in the Netherlands to get professional training. Today, she resides in ...
NEW YORK — The affection between Sting and Shaggy is palpable from the moment they sit down together. When the two prolific recording artists are asked where the chemistry comes from, Shaggy simply ...
Flip through the local radio channels and it won’t be long until you hear a reggae song. The characteristic one drop drumming and offbeat-emphasized rhythm dominates popular music in the islands, and ...
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