Bob Marley Tops The Year-End Billboard Reggae Albums Chart Again

For the sixth consecutive year, Marley’s Legend compilation album registers top sales in the genre, while no releases from ...
Global Voices Online

International Reggae Day celebrates Jamaica’s iconic music by refocusing on activism and climate justice

International Reggae Day (IRD) marks its 31st year with the theme “One Love, One Voice, One Day.” It calls for a “refocus” – and perhaps a revival – of reggae music as a vehicle for activism. As part ...

How Rush ditched the prog epics, discovered The Police and reggae, and wrote the hit that reinvented them

Up until that point, Rush were best-known for their lengthy, sprawling epics, often with sci-fi lyrics. Rush guitarist Alex ...
Yahoo News New Zealand

Jimmy Cliff, reggae icon known for hits like 'I Can See Clearly Now,' dies at 81

Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff, the Grammy-winning musician best known for hits like "I Can See Clearly Now" and "The Harder They Come," has died. He was 81. His family confirmed his death in a statement ...
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Jimmy Cliff, reggae music and Jamaican cultural icon, dies at 81

Reggae music icon Jimmy Cliff, who's unique tone, lyricism and breakthrough role on the silver screen helped make the music of his native Jamaica part of popular culture across the globe, has died at ...