About two decades ago, Norma Fraser, the legendary reggae vocalist responsible for classic cuts like her soulful take on Cat Stevens’ “The First Cut Is the Deepest” and the 1963 skip jumping ska tune ...
While San Antonio remains Sgt. Remo’s home base, his musical reach has grown internationally, especially south of the border. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Sgt. Remo From Tejano to country, brown-eyed soul ...
Mount Snow is gearing up for a weekend full of live reggae performances and signature events. "Reggae Fest weekend is a ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Their latest collaboration is “Til A Mawnin” — an upbeat reggae track showcasing some of the pair’s playfulness released Feb. 27. Sting, 73, and Shaggy, 56, spoke to The Associated Press recently ...