Mento is the name given to Jamaican folk music that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s. Similar to Calypso, which originated in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two months removed from his Billboard cover story, Vybz Kartel is effortlessly maintaining his comeback momentum. Of course, the ...

Before America met Bob Marley, reggae was merely "novelty music." Criticism in the U.S. focused on how it was "crude, cheap, not to be taken seriously on any level." It had no tune or any "good words ...

For decades, reggae and other styles of Jamaican music have infiltrated popular music worldwide. It’s in the DNA of everything from hip hop to punk to electronic music to reggaeton to Afrobeats and ...

From Kingston’s roots to global stages, reggae and dancehall remain the heartbeat of Caribbean culture—and 2026 is set to offer incredible experiences. With major festivals, standout concerts, and ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The affection between Sting and Shaggy is palpable from the moment they sit down together. When the two prolific recording artists are asked where the chemistry comes from, Shaggy ...

Huntley Septimus opened Reggae Soca Spice on the North Shore in Devonshire with little fanfare, wanting to really get a feel ...

Reggae was once associated with politically conscious lyrics, Rastafarians and the palm-fringed shores of its native Jamaica. But forget Bob Marley and Peter Tosh singing about peace and love; these ...

San Juan, Puerto Rico — Peter Anthony Morgan, lead singer of the popular reggae band Morgan Heritage that he founded with four siblings, died Sunday at 46, his family said. The family asked for ...

Simply sign up to the Film myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. On August 6 1962, Jamaica declared independence from colonial Britain. The new flag had a St Andrew’s cross designed in gold ...

Austin Reggae Fest, Mamma Mia!, Leander & Cedar Park Pride Fest, Cumbidelica Fest, Living History Weekend, and Hill Country Ride for Aids are all taking place in Austin this weekend, offering a ...