The New York Times

Max Romeo, Leading Voice in the Heyday of Roots Reggae, Dies at 80

His early hits were filled with sexual innuendo. But he later switched to a soulful political message that resonated in 1970s Jamaica and beyond. By Clay Risen Max Romeo, a reggae singer whose ...
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 ...
WCBD News 2 on MSN

Reggae rhythms returns to James Islands County Park

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – The Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series brings lively roots reggae with a modern twist back to ...
KHON2

Black music in Hawaii: reggae grows Hawaiian roots

Flip through the local radio channels and it won’t be long until you hear a reggae song. The characteristic one drop drumming and offbeat-emphasized rhythm dominates popular music in the islands, and ...