Does Bob Marley still inspire African artists? It seems a strange question to ask if you’ve been listening to the hits that are played over and over again on the TV station Trace Africa. Reggae ...

Carl Olamina Ridley, also known as “Ola,” is rapt by one mission: raising people's consciousness through his art, poetry, and music. “I’m about inspiring, motivating, and educating my people and the ...

orgasmic bass drops and an undeniable blissful vibe. Jamaica’s pride and joy is arguably the most universal music in the world. Its followers are cross-continental; from Europe to South America to ...

For many outside of Jamaica, Third World provided their first exposure to reggae. Courtesy photo One of the longest performing reggae bands of all time, Jamaica’s Third World continues to ...

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) -- Years after his angry, politically pointed lyrics were tagged with helping bring on a coup in Ivory Coast, Africa's leading reggae star is trying to inspire with a new message ...

HOUSTON – Afrobeats is having a global moment thanks to its vibrant mix of hip-hop, R&B, reggae, and West African rhythms. Houston-based artist Oloye is one of the most recognizable rising ...

Kingston, Jamaica born-and-bred vocalist Ewart Beckford, better known as the reggae artist U-Roy, died on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at his home in Jamaica. He was 78 years old. An influential singer of ...

Joseph Marley, the eldest son of eight-time Grammy-winner Stephen Marley and second grandchild of reggae legend Bob Marley, has died at age 31. The Jamaican-American recording artist and DJ, known ...

From Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift to the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, Billboard rounds up 12 movie soundtracks that include original songs by African… By Heran Mamo African ...