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 few places host more reggae concerts every year than ...

Reggae music and the island of Jamaica are inseparable, right? Lately, a crop of artists from places like Hawaii, California and Italy are proving that hit reggae can come from anywhere. In the process, they're raising some complex questions about culture ...

When the punk scene in London was born, bands put on shows and a relatively small group of supporters were drawn to the anti-establishment message. It would be months before any of the groups recorded music of their own. The tribe of punks would listen to ...

They hope you like jammin’. Because they want to jam it wit’ you. The second annual Point Break Music Festival will feature more than 20 reggae and reggae-adjacent bands and solo artists June 21 and 22 at the Oceanfront. Headlining acts Slightly ...

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 African-American contributions, February resonates ...

TULSA, Okla. — If you’re a fan of reggae music, you will be able to enjoy it with others at the Tulsa Reggae Jamdown on July 12. Reggae band Local Hero will headline the event. The band’s frontman, Doc James, helped originate the Reggae Jamdown in ...

(RNS) — Reggae music encapsulates the prophetic spirituality I looked to embody when I was an evangelical Christian but could never find. (RNS) — The last time I ran into God was at a reggae lounge in Los Angeles. I was there to see Dancehall legend ...