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Reggae Month needs a major overhaul to ensure that we celebrate the rich tapestry of Jamaican music history.

The Jolly Boys, who formed during the classic era of mento, pay tribute to a man who helped put Caribbean music on the map, with Day-O, their latest song. Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) was ori...

We pick 10 of the best recordings by the late singer, who became famous for popularising calypso but whose artistry couldn’t be hemmed in by genre

He began his career during the 1950s folk revival and continued to record — and helped orchestrate “We Are the World” — while pursing his many other artistic and political interests.

'Day-O (The Banana Boat Song),' 'Jamaica Farewell,' 'Man Smart (Woman Smarter),' 'Jump in the Line,' and 'Hole in the Bucket'

In this series, we seek to unravel the sonic DNA of cities from across the globe alongside a specially-curated playlist. This week: Kingston.

As we get older the joy of Christmas dissipates and no longer holds the pride of place that it did when we were young. As a tot my grandfather's farm workers would gather in the evenings, dr...

The Jamaica Observer’s Entertainment Desk continues with the 45th of its biweekly feature looking at seminal moments that have helped shape Jamaica over the past 60 years. The music produced ...

A father figure to Marley, he was with him when gunmen attempted to assassinate him and comforted his during his terminal cancer

[Many thanks to Peter Jordens.] Jamaica is traditionally described as the “land of wood and water,” but that description would be more accurate, as the “the land of wood, water and music.” Music, and dance, have been a part of Jamaica’s history dating back to slavery—serving as expressions of faith, hope, resistance, love, romance, and national pride. Over the years, Jamaican music has evolved from its traditional roots that included gospel, pocomania, quadrill, dinki mini, and Zion...