On the surface, reggae seems as relaxing as a cool drink on a hot summer day. But if you listen closely, you'll find there's more to it than that, says Roots Almighty frontman Jesus Martinez. "At ...

Shot in Jamaica, Skip Marley's video for “In Our Sight” reinforced the song’s message of collective strength. The track is inspired by classic reggae riddims, all of which connect Skip’s sound to ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City’s annual Reggae Music and Jerk Festival is returning for a three day weekend full of fun, music, culture and good food. Hosted by a Kansas City, Missouri ...

In Jamaica, irieis a word used to describe something good or pleasing, so—according to bass player Sam Licari—to be in an " iriestate of mind is to be in a happy place with good vibes." Which is ...

Colorado has long had a loving relationship with reggae music. By extension, that has led to a number of quality ska bands in the punk-rock scene. With the Wailers coming to Denver’s Gothic Theatre on ...

Phil Simpkin of the Simpkin Project plays roots reggae, but don’t expect a bomboclaat accent, yuh bush docta. The Simpkin Project isn’t a typical reggae band name. I used to be in a band called Big ...

While San Antonio remains Sgt. Remo’s home base, his musical reach has grown internationally, especially south of the border. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Sgt. Remo From Tejano to country, brown-eyed soul ...

The influence of Jamaican pop can be felt everywhere today, from Drake’s “Controlla” to Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” – but Jamaican practitioners of the form have had a hard time breaking through on ...

Rihanna has thrown a life-preserver to fans drowning in anticipation of her new album. The 31-year-old Barbadian pop star revealed details of her upcoming release in a cover story for Vogue's November ...