Houston Chronicle

Bob Marley still lives: These 20 contemporary reggae acts are reviving classic, cool-runnings vibes

Reggae music pioneer Bob Marley died at the too-young age of 36 in 1981 from melanoma. But his music lives forever in the hearts of music fans, if sales are an indication. His 1984 "Legend" best-of ...

The rise of reggae: How a uniquely Jamaican sound conquered the world

Mento is the name given to Jamaican folk music that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s. Similar to Calypso, which originated in ...
Daily Breeze

For Ali Campbell of UB40, the roots of reggae grew in Birmingham, England

“We grew up listening to reggae,” says Ali Campbell, the founding singer-guitarist of the English band UB40. “All our ...

Keznamdi Speaks On Reggae, Hip-Hop, And His Journey To The Grammys

The Kingston, Jamaica native's music speaks to his life journey, while prioritizing messages over melody and rhyme schemes ...
KHON2

PBS Hawai‘i Launches Reggae Documentary Series Exploring Hawai‘i’s Musical Roots

A new documentary series is spotlighting the deep connection between reggae music and local culture in Hawai‘i. In Hawaiian Hands: The Story of Reggae in Hawai‘i is a three-part series from PBS ...
PBS

In Hawaiian Hands: The Story of Reggae in Hawaiʻi Part 1 - Roots of Creation

Tracing the popularity and evolution of reggae in Hawaiʻi, from roots to the Jawaiian era. In Hawaiian Hands: The Story of Reggae in Hawaiʻi traces the popularity and evolution of reggae in the ...
The New York Times

Protoje, One of Reggae’s Premier Ambassadors, Doubles Down on His Roots

The musician’s latest album, “The Art of Acceptance,” features stars of the genre (Damian and Stephen Marley) and fresh updates on nostalgic sounds. The musician’s latest album, “The Art of Acceptance ...