At a time when most Americans have been exposed to a more pop-influenced style of reggae music, it’s important to remind newer reggae fans about the genre’s roots. Imagine an underground movement ...

Whether it’s political or spiritual, reggae never dies. Now, inspired by a new generation of Jamaican roots artists, young UK musicians are embracing the ‘heartical’ sound again The Guardian’s ...

Ahead of his new BBC doc Roots, Reggae, Rebellion, the rapper and poet considers the genre’s political history and thrilling rebirth Making my documentary Roots, Reggae, Rebellion was partly a journey ...

Jah Shaka, the London roots reggae artist who inspired legions of acts across genres, has died. His management confirmed his death on Wednesday, 12th April, and did not provide a cause of death. Jah ...

If you travel through Africa and speak with musicians, you'll encounter various accounts of reggae's African origins. Perhaps only hip-hop boasts more claims of primal ownership on the continent.

Flip through the local radio channels and it won’t be long until you hear a reggae song. The characteristic one drop drumming and offbeat-emphasized rhythm dominates popular music in the islands, and ...

It would be hard for a pop fan of almost any listening preference in this country not to have been touched, in some way, by Jamaica’s irresistible rhythms. Everyone from second-generation West Indian ...