To honor the first anniversary of the passing of reggae legend and dub pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry Trojan Records is releasing a comprehensive box set, King Scratch (Musical Masterpieces from the ...
The 2020 best reggae album Grammy nominations speak to a few trends for the genre and the Recording Academy: independent labels issue the most favored releases, veterans receive greater… By Patricia ...
In 2011, Jamaican writer and activist Dutty Bookman coined the phrase “reggae revival” to describe artists like Protoje, Chronixx, Jah9, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, and others who tended to favor ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about music and the business of music. Reggae legends the Wailers are back with a mix of old and young blood and a new ...
Though unapologetic about his love for live music, singer Av&nte went the beat route for Pleasure With Pain, his new song. Produced by Ireland Records, it was released January 17 by that label.
Jamaica's Reggae Sunsplash, the groundbreaking music festival that established the blueprint for reggae festivals around the world, will return in November 2020, following a 14-year absence. By ...
The reggae star, whose latest album, “Hot Shot 2020,” is out July 10, puts roasted yam, street dancing and yacht parties in Jamaica on his list of must-haves. By Kathryn Shattuck Twenty years ago, ...