Roots reggae goes beyond the genre with Soul Majestic, as the ensemble was born and raised in Santa Barbara. They are taking ...

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- Stern Grove hosts a rare double bill Sunday, bringing together pioneering reggae outfit Toots and the Maytals and soul great Lee Fields and the Expressions to share the stage ...

In 2011, Jamaican writer and activist Dutty Bookman coined the phrase “reggae revival” to describe artists like Protoje, Chronixx, Jah9, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, and others who tended to favor ...

The best thing about soul music is that it varies. Whether it’s the saxophone-heavy pulse throbbing under belted vocals or the bucket-drummed beats accompanying a rapper’s lyrics, soul is the driving ...

Only 5 days until the spectacular musical extravaganza, Tropical Heatwave! Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge. Don’t ...

In Jamaica, where Speedy G was born and raised, he said music, particularly reggae, "is everywhere every day." Although he hasn't done tons of reggae music, he has heard tons. None of his bandmates ...

Every February Jamaica turns its attention once again to reggae — not merely as a genre, but as a living expression of national identity with global reach. Reggae is expression, reflection, and rhythm ...

One of the greatest rhythm sections to ever rub-a-dub on planet Earth, Sly and Robbie’s client roster has included Dylan, Madonna, Serge Gainsbourg, and No Doubt. But the team’s best jams are the most ...

Following Hurricane Melissa's strike on the Caribbean and Jamaica landfall in October 2025, global organisations and charities have committed support to the long-term rebuilding, housing, and ...