Reggae was born in Jamaica, but it found a second home in the UK – the result of waves of post-war Caribbean migration, and the curatorial ambitions of labels like Chris Blackwell’s Island Records, ...

When it comes to the history of reggae, Bob Marley is almost always the main event. This month and next, though, another iconic Jamaican artist gets the spotlight. On the heels of his 75th birthday, ...

To honor the first anniversary of the passing of reggae legend and dub pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry Trojan Records is releasing a comprehensive box set, King Scratch (Musical Masterpieces from the ...

Considered a veteran of the local dub and reggae scene, DJ Robert Rankin’ has been educating crowds about tunes, riddims, and basslines for over 30 years, whether it’s on the airwaves of various radio ...

Artists from the Beastie Boys to Billy Bragg paid tribute to pioneering dub and reggae producer Lee "Scratch" Perry.(Paul Bergen: Redferns) Lee "Scratch" Perry, the wildly influential Jamaican singer ...

ASPEN When Ras I-Ray was invited on-board the Easy Star All-Stars intriguing trip to reinvent classic-rock albums as reggae music he liked the concept. But he was more impressed by the talent: In Easy ...