Mento is the name given to Jamaican folk music that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s. Similar to Calypso, which originated in Trinidad, the sound of Mento can be traced back to the convergent society of ...

Malawian  reggae and dancehall artists stand a chance to showcase their talent in Jamaica following an invitation by Jamaica ...

Jamaican reggae pioneer Frederick Nathaniel "Toots" Hibbert has died at the age of 77. The legendary musician fronted the reggae and ska band Toots & the Maytals from the early 1960s. Hibbert ...

Jamaican reggae sensation Etana has expressed her dismay following the abrupt cancellation of her much-anticipated performance in Kenya on Saturday, December 7. The reggae artist was scheduled to ...

“The awards seek to honour those who have paved the way in Jamaican music as well as to recognise new artistes making a name for themselves in reggae, dancehall, and gospel. We recognised a need ...

Reggae's roots, springing from the social upheaval in post-war Jamaica, are a fusion of different musical eras and styles, coupled with a message of unity and hope. How did this musical genre ...