Reggae drumming legend Sly Dunbar dead
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Described as a pioneer whose sticks helped to shape the soundtrack of the 20th and 21st centuries, Dunbar passed away suddenly, leaving behind a legacy that transcends Jamaica’s shores.
In this essay, writer AJ Morris explores the cultural history of Jamaican music, from reggae to dancehall, and examines how the medium works in tandem with Jamaican film as acts of protest and political commentary. At its core, Jamaican music culture is a ...
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Is reggae music in Ziimbabwe dead?
Reggae, although imported from Jamaica, has been the cornerstone music of Zimbabwe since Bob Marley’s visit to this country in April, 1980. After 1980, several reggae bands from overseas came to give performances in Zimbabwe.
From beachfront cookshops to tranquil mountain hideaways, a guide to Kingston, Jamaica, with tips from four insiders. By Nicole Acheampong Vybz Kartel served more than a decade of a murder sentence before his conviction was overturned. Despite imprisonment ...