In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the arrival of home computers ... where Jamaican DJs and MCs played music such as ska, dancehall, and reggae. The popularity of the Jamaican-like rave scene ...

In the ’80s and ’90s, South Asian musicians around the globe blended house and dub with the sounds of their heritage, ...

“When I started my reggae career, I pulled inspiration from Marcia, and covered her songs in ... computerized dancehall era. With the burgeoning digital technology of the 1990s, Penthouse ...

Though the band formed in the early 1990s, all of its members migrated to Minneapolis in time for the Twin Cities’ emerging pop, R&B and reggae communities in the mid-1980s, when dancehall and ...

Discover the evolution of Afrobeats, from Fela Kuti's Afrobeat in Nigeria to its global popularity, highlighting how the genre has reshaped African music, pop culture, and international charts.

But listening to things — music, podcasts ... the end of Caribbean carnival season with a thoughtful mix of reggae, dub and dancehall. Listen here. Film Series: Adventures in Black Cinema ...

Interview - Thandiswa Mazwai has lived the modern history of African music. In the early '90s, when she was still a teenager, she pioneered the emerging kwaito sound in South Africa, first with a trio ...

A rising star in Brixton’s music scene has released her latest single ... The annual Brockwell Park event is London’s biggest celebration of reggae, dancehall and afrobeats. But, the mum of two who ...

Going to dances in his hometown of Central Village, St Catherine was a favourite pastime for Ras Emmanuel during the 1980s ...

Get ready to experience an unforgettable evening honoring the timeless influence of reggae and dancehall music in New York and beyond. Tickets are available now—don’t miss this historic ...

Naturally, Billboard’s monthly Reggae/Dancehall Fresh Picks column will not cover every last track, but our Spotify playlist — which is linked below — will expand on the 10 highlighted songs. So, ...