Reggae music gained prominence in Nigeria in the mid eighties with the likes of the late Majek Fashek, late Ras Kimono, Orits Wiliki, Blackky, Evi Edna Ogoli, Victor Eshiet and Peggy Umanna (The ...
What happens when musicians from three different generations unite for a musical mashup? Something truly magical is born. That is what happened in 2020 when Malawian Musician Patience Namadingo went ...
At first look, jazz seems to have little use for reggae. After all, isn't the essence of jazz its flights of improvisatory fancy, while reggae's trademark is that resolute, lockdown rhythm? But a ...
A unique album that pairs the original vocals from timeless pop songs by Blondie, Pretenders, Steve Winwood, Bronski Beat, and others with authentic Jamaican reggae, performed by the all-star band the ...
The reggae music industry is a business, not a hustle. A common affirmation repeated by many of our professional practitioners over the years and a principle being fought for on the front-lines daily.
No fewer than 15 reggae musicians on Saturday in Lagos excited their fans in a musical festival held in honour of late reggae legend, Bob Marley. The musical festival featured renowned artistes like ...
Lead singer with the Jamaican “family reggae band” Morgan Heritage, Peter (“Peetah”) Morgan, passed away on February 25. Although the Morgan family did not disclose the cause of death, a close ...
A new book set to be published in early 2008 will document the history and development of one of the most popular forms of music in Aotearoa-New Zealand: reggae and dub. The as-yet unnamed title will ...
A coalition of Arizona musicians has started a petition for a dedicated local stage at the 2026 Reggae Rise Up Arizona Festival. The petition follows the 2025 lineup announcement, which organizers ...
Reggae and dancehall musicians in the Caribbean may soon have a nonfungible token platform to help gain greater control of their creative work. Jamaican reggae artist Bay-C has partnered with Caricoin ...