Kairo McLean grew up on a steady dose of old school reggae and Jamaican DJs whose skills and sense of rhythm he absorbed by osmosis. He picked up his first instrument, the drums, at the age of three ...

Earlier this year, Martin Scorsese announced that, having directed documentaries on Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones, he was going to turn his attention to reggae legend Bob Marley. The Marley family ...

APRIL 1973: With Catch a Fire, the band known then as simply The Wailers, created a bridge between the deep roots sound of Jamaica and the commercial rock music of the international market, ...

Reggae music has been an integral part of the music industry for decades, captivating audiences worldwide with its signature sound, laid-back ethos, and positive vibes. When it comes to seeing the ...

The sixth annual Canadian Reggae Music Conference will take place on November 2-5, 2022 (In-Person and Virtually) to accommodate participants from the various Canadian cities. The Canadian Reggae ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

I’m looking forward to sharing some of the music that has helped shaped me and that I listened to growing up - some of the songs and artists that have represented my home, Jamaica, across the globe - ...

Despite some parking issues, Sunday’s staging of The Art of Reggae Music Festival delivered the goods. With high-powered performances from the likes of Big Ship’s captain Freddie McGregor, Marcia ...

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Champions of the Mic is the latest production from Brad Eaddy & Top Gun Entertainment LLC, the first of a series showcasing reggae legends. Fans all over ...

WITH International Reggae Day (IRD) set for Thursday, July 1, event conceptualiser Andrea Davis is pleased with the support for the global celebration of this brand of Jamaican music. She said, ...