Renowned for his pure tenor voice, he also starred in Jamaica’s first film, 1972 crime thriller ‘The Harder They Come’ ...

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 ...

At its core, Jamaican music culture is a project of self-determination. Reggae emerged in the ‘60s and ‘70s out of political protest, disenfranchisement, and social change in Jamaica. As the Jamaican ...

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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died aged 81 after a seizure and pneumonia. The Harder They Come star leaves a global legacy that transformed Jamaican music forever.

Even though he migrated to Canada over three decades ago, reggae artiste Tony Anthony has always had a desire to see music from Jamaica being rewarded for its impact on the world stage. Last Sunday, ...

Hamilton resident Tania Hernandez is one of two Canadians taking part in the Jamaican International Independence Foreign Song competition, which is geared toward Jamaicans living outside Jamaica. The ...

A unique voice fell silent on the evening of September 11, when pioneering reggae singer/songwriter “Toots” Hibbert, best known as the front man for the band Toots and the Maytals, passed away at the ...