Carlos Malcolm may not be a household name, but it should be. Without this now 90-year-old innovator of Jamaican music—this ...
This early exposure to performing and songwriting set the stage for a flourishing career in the Jamaican music scene. Although Gardiner started as a vocalist, his versatility soon extended to ...
His latest project, “Mr. Symphonic,” blends the rhythmic heart of reggae with the grandeur of a symphony orchestra, creating a unique experience that pays homage to the history of Jamaican music while ...
BROCKTON - Students in the beloved Brockton High School marching band are using instruments that are 20 to 30 years old, said Rebecca Desmond, director of music at Brockton Public Schools.
Jamaican music has always set trends and been a beacon for others to adapt and follow. Recently, it seems that innovation in Jamaican music means following and adopting the trends of other genres ...
Jamaican dub and reggae were prevalent in ska and punk music, and Afropop found its ... a middle ground between electronic and acoustic instruments. Stereolab combined French pop with Krautrock ...
Reggae singer Keznamdi released the visuals for his latest video, 'Time', recently. The single is a poignant reminder to humanity of the importance of ...
Marvin says engineer Roger Mayer brought him a Strat from Manny’s in New York specifically chosen for album sessions ...
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 ...
Therefore, I play reggae music." Toronto, where she settled, is known to have a large Jamaican diaspora community. Tai mentioned she has visited Jamaica a few times, and calls the island "my ...