The singer died at 65, leaving behind a substantial musical legacy.

There were three main musical styles that influenced reggae. This style of Jamaican folk music was popular in the 1950s. Like calypso it is strophic in form and has light-hearted lyrics ...

Cocoa Tea's song “Holy Mount Zion” was inspired by Determine's hugely popular hit “Kette Drum.” Although their styles were ...

After Usain Bolt won the 100-meter Olympic gold medal in Rio this week, NBC’s Bob Costas wondered if the sprinter had surpassed reggae music icon Bob Marley as the most popular Jamaican in the ...

The singer, born in the village of Rocky Point, Jamaica, was known for a romantic voice that shaped and shifted with ...

Listen to the clip below of UK rapper Rodney P. The influence of Jamaican music can be heard in the offbeat Reggae rhythm and instruments.

Beenie Man, in a video, claimed that he was from the Ashanti tribe despite being a Jamaican music legend The dancehall musician also explained the meaning of his popular catchphrase and its link ...

he was one of reggae’s sweetest voices and always left the audience smiling. Cocoa Tea was an original, top class, whether on stage or on record; he will truly be missed, but his music will live ...