Sunaina Keonaona Kale grew up in California, loving Hawaiian music. Years before she earned her Ph.D. in ethnomusicology from UC Santa Barbara, Kale convinced her mom to buy her the complete ...

In tandem with Black History Month, February also marks Reggae Month, celebrating one of the most popular Black protest musical genres. As we immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of February, two ...

Without question, Jamaica’s greatest export is reggae music, as embodied by the genre icon Bob Marley. Even if you’ve never had the fortune to visit the Caribbean country, Marley’s influence can be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. February is widely acknowledged as Black History Month, but did you know it is also Reggae Month? Every year since 1926, Black ...

A new reissue marks the 40th anniversary of “Under Me Sleng Teng,” considered one of dancehall’s first digital songs and, with over 500 versions, among the most recycled. By Patricia Meschino In 1984, ...

In this essay, writer AJ Morris explores the cultural history of Jamaican music, from reggae to dancehall, and examines how the medium works in tandem with Jamaican film as acts of protest and ...

In the Bronx earlier this month, there was a celebration of reggae music and its impact on other cultures. “The Caribbean contribution to this city and to the United States and to the world is amazing ...

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 rhythms are ready to rock So-Flo with the second annual ‘Reggae Genealogy’. Just in time for reggae month in February, this music festival is honoring legends and also jamming out to music of ...