Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The drummer half of the influential duo Sly & Robbie, Sly Dunbar, shown around 2000, helped shape modern reggae for decades. He ...

Rastafarian music, including traditional Nyabingi chants, drumming and reggae. The traditional music of the Rastafarian religion is Nyabingi. Nyabingi music is used during reasoning sessions and ...

Throughout the ages and around the globe, drumming has been used for communication, entertainment, and prayer. That is especially true for the Rastafarians who performed at this year's Sacred Music ...

In this article, “reggae” is a metaphor for “war” (apologies to reggae music lovers) and “blues” for “peace”. Venom has been released into our national space, threatening our peace and unity. The ...

The Beatles knew how to make excellent music in many different genres and they continued to display that talent after the band broke up. For instance, Ringo Starr released a reggae song with a titan ...

The historic-yet-sadly-dilapidated Ward Theatre in the middle of downtown Kingston, Jamaica is normally closed to the public. But it played host to a unique performance this past June, one that closed ...

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 ...

The drummer half of the influential duo Sly & Robbie, Sly Dunbar, shown around 2000, helped shape modern reggae for decades. He was a two-time Grammy winner. (Peter Noble / Redferns / Getty Images) ...

The traditional music of the Rastafarian religion is Nyabingi. Nyabingi music is used during reasoning sessions and consists of chanting and drumming to reach states of heightened spirituality. The ...