Chronixx updates a classic Jacob Miller one-drop riddim, Major Lazer makes soca mainstream, and Beenie Man and Shaggy express their appreciation of women. Plus, the white reggae act it’s OK to like ...
“Holy shit, pretty girls dance when you play this,” said Jeremy “Mush1” Mushlin as he recounted playing the trumpet while cheerleaders danced to his high school marching band. A couple decades later, ...
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — The Magnum Street Dance made a successful return to Montego Bay in St James on Monday night as patrons packed the Catherine Hall Sports Complex, eager to experience a night of ...
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Reggae Sumfest, a cornerstone of Jamaica’s entertainment industry, is set to dazzle patrons with its week-long celebration of music and culture in July. This year, the festival’s ...
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 ...