Reggae music icon Jimmy Cliff, who's unique tone, lyricism and breakthrough role on the silver screen helped make the music of his native Jamaica part of popular culture across the globe, has died at ...

In this essay, writer AJ Morris explores the cultural history of Jamaican music, from reggae to dancehall, and examines how the medium works in tandem with Jamaican film as acts of protest and ...

Travelers to Jamaica will find an array of music and cultural events taking place across the island this summer, highlighted by the 31st year of the Reggae Sumfest concert series. The island’s music, ...

If the soul of music could be captured in a single destination, it would live in Kingston, Jamaica. I recently touched down on the island for Island Music Conference 2025—a dynamic, immersive ...

Reggae Genealogy is back and ready for its close up during reggae month. This year’s theme is a cinematic celebration of music, culture and legacy. From legendary roots to modern vibes, this party is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jimmy Cliff in The Harder They Come: he was given the lead role after entrancing the film’s director Perry Henzell with his ...

The 10th annual Jamaica Plain Porchfest kicks off Saturday, bringing hours of musical performances, dance and storytelling to the neighborhood’s porches, green spaces and community hubs. “It’s a ...

Rich Hardesty, along with his friends from the band HyRyder, is planning a unique music festival in Negril, Jamaica, called “Jamaican Daydream.” Scheduled for January 25-29, this event will bring ...

Born and raised in Portmore, St Catherine, Thompson never set out to become an all-things Jamaican storyteller. She initially planned to post simple day-in-the-life content when she began creating ...

February marks National Reggae Month — a time to celebrate the rich anthology of Jamaican music and honor the birthdays of late icons Dennis Brown and Bob Marley. The festival will include dancers ...