Reggae News & Features
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Features4 months agoEric Clapton’s ‘I Shot The Sheriff’: E.C. Takes Bob Marley To The World
The Clapton cover was a big factor in introducing the reggae star to an international audience.
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Features4 months ago‘Three Little Birds’: The Story Behind Bob Marley’s Slow-Burning Classic
Resonating as strongly as ever, ‘Three Little Birds’ was slow to take flight, but now stands as one of Bob Marley’s most affecting songs.
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News5 months agoWatch ‘Rebel Music’, The Latest Episode Of Bob Marley’s ‘Legacy’ Video Series
The latest episode presents a global conversation about the importance of Bob Marley's work as a political and social activist.
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News5 months agoProlific Reggae Trailblazer And Dub Pioneer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Dies At 85
Perry has been described as 'one of Jamaica’s most original musical geniuses.'
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Features5 months ago‘Music Of The Sun’: How Rihanna Basked In Her Influences To Find Her Voice
‘Pon De Replay’ revealed Rihanna’s prowess as a hitmaker, but her debut album, ‘Music Of The Sun’, album proved she was a Caribbean queen in the making.
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Features5 months agoBest Bassists Of All Time: 55 Legendary Bass Players
Four mighty strings and 55 mighty players: the best bassists are the ones who carve out signature sounds and play as many memorable licks as the guitarists.
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Features5 months ago‘Bass Culture’ And ‘In Dub’: Linton Kwesi Johnson’s Dub Poetry
This landmark pair of albums remain relevant and moving, decades later. Reggie Mint explains why.
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News5 months agoBrian Travers, UB40 Saxophonist And Songwriter, Dead At 62
One of the legendary UK reggae band's founding members, Travers had bravely been battling cancer for several years.
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News5 months agoBob Marley & The Wailers’ ‘The Capitol Session ‘73’ Set To Debut On The Coda Collection
The new film features a never-before-seen studio session with 12 performances by the legendary reggae pioneers.
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News6 months agoSean Paul Recruits Ty Dolla $ign For Dancefloor-Ready ‘Only Fanz’
’’Only Fanz’ is for all the independent females who know their worth,’ explains Paul.
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Features6 months agoHow Dancehall Took On The Charts – And Won
Dancehall was noisy and brash, but it stormed the charts in the 80s and is now embraced by everyone from Drake to Justin Bieber.
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Features6 months agoThe Most Influential Albums Of 1971: A Year That Changed Music Forever
In 1971, the world was ready to shake off the 60s and move forward into an uncertain future.
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News6 months agoReggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Talks New Single ‘Human Touch’ And Future Plans
Released on Jamaica’s Independence Day, ‘Human Touch’ has a glowing, relaxed Carib-Latin groove certain to delight Jimmy’s millions of loyal fans worldwide.
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News6 months agoSkip Marley Celebrates One Year Anniversary Of ‘Higher Place’ With Vinyl Edition
The project is out August 13.
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Features6 months agoThe Most Surprising Musical Friendships
From fleeting, backstage hangs to longtime creative partnerships, the best musical friendships come in all forms.
