Orange Street, also known as ‘beat street’, was the birthplace of many reggae, ska and rocksteady artists, as well as the area where these genres were championed – especially in the 1960s and 70s. We ...

Ernest Ranglin’s innovative guitar style help shape the evolution of ska, reggae and Jamaican jazz. His seven-decade career includes playing on Bob Marley’s earliest songs, arranging the first global ...

Even if the standout dancehall track of 2015 came from a man in prison, the Caribbean was pumping out music that infiltrated the top of the global charts Sonically interesting and fun, fun, fun, some ...

At first look, jazz seems to have little use for reggae. After all, isn't the essence of jazz its flights of improvisatory fancy, while reggae's trademark is that resolute, lockdown rhythm? But a ...

“We’re the Interrupters! We’re from Los Angeles, California!” the young guitarist announces over a fanfare, as the camera pulls back and reveals a four-piece band, plus a singer, and a crush of ...

This Saturday sees the glorious return of the best reggae and ska festival this side of Kingston, Jamaica - Endless Summer. Running from 5pm to 11pm, the irie vibes will be flowing at PMQ as titans of ...

I love all music, but admit some genres draw the short straw when it’s time for me to tune in. Reggae and ska are a couple of those styles I’d like to know more about. Who better to ask than the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Get ready for a huge celebration of ska and reggae music as The London Ska & Reggae Festival takes over Hainault Recreation Ground for a day of live music, great vibes and summer energy. Headlined by ...

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