Author Rohan Budhai has pulled back the curtain on Jamaica’s rich musical legacy with A Hit Mek, a 560-page publication that ...
A cross-curricular music resource celebrating the contribution of black artists and composers to British music. This video covers advent of Ska, Lovers Rock and the growth of home-grown black British ...
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 ...
Every February Jamaica turns its attention once again to reggae — not merely as a genre, but as a living expression of national identity with global reach. Reggae is expression, reflection, and rhythm ...
If the soul of music could be captured in a single destination, it would live in Kingston, Jamaica. I recently touched down on the island for Island Music Conference 2025—a dynamic, immersive ...
Jimmy Cliff had one of the sweetest, smoothest voices ever to come out of Jamaica, but to think of him only as a reggae star would be to understate the breadth of his talent and ambition. The ...
The Jamaican native was also known for his role in the landmark movie, "The Harder They Come." Charismatic reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff, who delivered such iconic songs as "You Can Get It If You Really ...
International Reggae Day (IRD) marks its 31st year with the theme “One Love, One Voice, One Day.” It calls for a “refocus” – and perhaps a revival – of reggae music as a vehicle for activism. As part ...