Maybe because Jerry Stevens’ roots are in other forms of music, he’s always resented the tendency to place reggae on the margins of most music scenes. “I’ve been upset about the isolation of reggae,” ...

His vocals are soothing, melodic falsetto rather impressive. And whether you’re willing to admit it or not, the love possessed lyrics sprinkled throughout his third studio effort, Contagious—lick you ...

Our nation celebrated another Reggae Month. February was so designated in 2008. It is an important time on our calendar. We must therefore applaud our leaders, both in government and the music ...

Flex Crew has become one of the Midwest’s elite reggae bands, largely due to the musicians’ commitment to a group identity and a specific sound. The octet prefers to use the same precise lineup for ...

US-based independent music label Synthdicate Music, led by the dynamic duo of Victor ‘DJ Future’ Wells and Jason ‘Firestorm’ Bevans, has unleashed their highly-anticipated third reggae compilation, ...

Jamaican dancehall star Konshens is known for making raucous party tunes that encourage female fans to deploy their bodies like a weapon. But, behind turn-up anthems like “Bruk Off Yuh Back” and “Do ...

South Florida is starving for reggae music. Given our proximity to Jamaica, reggae bands should find rich fields of West Indian immigrants within which to flourish. Aside from stumbling upon stacks of ...

The International Arts Foundation will present a three-day celebration of global music, culture and people: the International Arts Festival, September 30 through October 2. The festival (formerly ...

In the history of Jamaican popular music, Wayne Smith's Under Mi Sleng Teng is a true milestone. The song's release in 1985 kick-started a new genre and changed the island's culture almost overnight.

Lowell “Sly” Dunbar, an extraordinarily innovative drummer and music producer and one of the renowned “Riddim Twins” of reggae, died at home on the morning of January 26, at age 73. His cause of death ...