Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sly Dunbar, the legendary Jamaican drummer who helped steer reggae’s modern evolution while providing the backbeat to countless ...

Reggae Month 2026 is officially underway, marking the 17th anniversary of the declaration of February as Reggae Month in Jamaica. Under the national theme “Rhythms of Resilience,” the capital comes ...

Hardcore reggae one-drop music lovers are excited about the release of the Jam Again Riddim album compilation because it conjures up feelings of nostalgia and joy with its authentic one-drop vibe - a ...

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Sly Dunbar, whose drumming with bassist Robbie Shakespeare made for an all-but-unrivaled reggae rhythm section utilized by such greats as Bob Marley, Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger, has died. He was 73.

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 ...

Lowell Fillmore “Sly” Dunbar, the drumming half of the legendary reggae rhythm section Sly and Robbie, has died, according to the Guardian and a statement from his daughter to TMZ. No cause of death ...

Lexington Reggae Week spans five days with shows at multiple venues, starting July 23. Tahlsound partners with city and artists to revive Kentucky’s reggae scene. Events feature live music, Jamaican ...

SENIOR Pastor Reverend Al Miller is calling on stakeholders in Jamaica’s reggae industry to reaffirm the genre’s ...