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 ...

Reggae is a unique form of rock music which originated in Jamaica. It has its roots in a number of other musical styles. You can hear the influence of traditional Jamaican music as well as ...

Reggae has been added to a list of international cultural treasures which the United Nations has deemed worthy of protecting and promoting. The music, which grew out of Jamaica in the 1960s thanks ...

One of Jamaica's most influential musicians, he helped popularise reggae in the 1960s with songs ... The youngest of seven children, he grew up singing gospel music in a church choir - but it ...

“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 ...

The insightful discussion will explore the origins and influencers of modern reggae and dancehall. Jamaican music has always set trends and been a beacon for others to adapt and follow.