Reggae music has been around in various incarnations for several decades, originally arising out of the vibrant ska movement of Jamaica and permutating into several micro-genres including roots, dub, ...

Reggae music has a way of pulling people in with its laid-back rhythm, meaningful lyrics, and enduring energy. From legendary solo performers to iconic reggae bands, the genre has shaped music culture ...

Reggae music pioneer Bob Marley died at the too-young age of 36 in 1981 from melanoma. But his music lives forever in the hearts of music fans, if sales are an indication. His 1984 "Legend" best-of ...

A devoutly Rastafarian vocal group led by Joseph Hill, Culture released this, their debut album, in 1977; enshrined in the canon as a roots-reggae classic, the record has been reissued in expanded ...

Although roots reggae had run its course by the time Garfield Cowan got interested in music production, he always admired the One Drop beat that made the genre famous during the 1970s. The One Drop ...

If you travel through Africa and speak with musicians, you'll encounter various accounts of reggae's African origins. Perhaps only hip-hop boasts more claims of primal ownership on the continent.