Dancehall itself has influenced all these genres: reggaetón, Afrobeats, soca and even pop is integrating it now.” Among the UK-founded Afroswing — a variant of Afrobeats — you’ll find UK hip hop, ...

Cat's Cradle hosted the 25th Annual Bob Marley Bash on Saturday, with multiple performers, including Mickey Mills and Steel, ...

Enjoy a Fireside Chat with Dragon’s Den contestant Judy Stewart Thursday, Feb. 27, as part of Markham Public Library’s Black ...

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Traditional Craftsmanship Behind Metal Drum Making Posted: January 24, 2025 | Last updated: January 24, 2025 Discover the skillful process of crafting metal musical drums using time-honored ...

Recycled metal oil drums undergo a transformation to become high-quality steel pipes through an intricate manufacturing process. Skilled workers shape, refine, and strengthen the material ...

Legendary reggae pioneer act Steel Pulse returns to the Nile Theater on May 2. This return trip is part of the band's 50th anniversary tour. Since 1975, Steel Pulse has brought the beats, forming in ...

Apart from the tough drums and bass, I love the monk-like chanting and weird atmosphere of the vocal melodies – original vibes. There was period of very strong releases on small Jamaican ...

"It sounds like something out of Disneyland in Japan," he muses, after recording a first take drum part which he admits "is like completely pissing all over someone else's art." "In my world you ...

Here are 25 rock and metal bands you might not know, but will in 2025. It's no secret — being a new (or new-ish) band means putting yourself, your music, your ambition and all your hopes and ...

MOUNT Pleasant FA and Arnett Gardens FC, first and second in the Jamaica Premier League, are set to meet in what could be a mouth-watering second-roun ...