Songs by Tosh, Marley and Junior Murvin make Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Best Protest Songs of All Time
KINGSTON, Jamaica -Music publication Rolling Stone on Monday rolled out its list of the “100 Best Protest Songs of All-Time” ...
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The rise of reggae: How a uniquely Jamaican sound conquered the world
Rhythms became more relaxed and songs easier to dance to ... culture would become a vital strand of reggae. During the late 1960’s, Jamaica was on the brink of civil war, with political unrest ...
Mission da Gr81 aims for Jamaica breakthrough
Most reggae artistes based overseas are eager to make a mark in Jamaica. Mission da Gr81 is no different, and making a mark ...
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The Wings Lyric That Indulged Paul McCartney’s Love of Reggae
It was a trip to Jamaica with wife Linda that ... about having a laugh and sinking into a sultry reggae groove. Even the start and finish of the song make it sound as if no one in Wings was ...
Canadian roots reggae band brings together sounds of Jamaica, Korea
Fifteen years ago, the Seoul-based reggae band I&I Djangdan pushed the limits for experimenting with traditional Korean music ...
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Acclaimed reggae documentary to make NYC premiere at Bronx Music Hall
On Feb. 1, the newly-opened Bronx Music Hall will host the New York City premiere of the 2019 documentary, “Studio 17: The ...
The rise of reggae: How a uniquely Jamaican sound conquered the world
Mento is the name given to Jamaican folk music that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s. Similar to Calypso, which originated in Trinidad, the sound of Mento can be traced back to the convergent society of ...