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Roots, culture i la veu viva del reggae jamaicà i global.

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A b normal. It requires some very satisfying diligence but the reward for paying attention and keeping track of certain things can be downright life-changing at times. In this particular medium, I'm so happy to say that writing for this blog has both forced me to attempt to stay up with things going on in music but it'

A Jamaican reggae singer standing on a Tennessee farm, singing a Diane Warren song nobody has heard before.

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Eager to share his enthusiasm for reggae music, Johnathon Kelly launched the Jamaica Music Atlas in August. The website (jamaicamusicatlas.com) looks at the history of Jamaican music in 12 countries, among them the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada — home to some of the largest Jamaican Diaspora communities. An

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Jamaican singer, musician, and producer Vassell Meka pays tribute to one of reggae’s most respected songwriters, Bob Andy, with his interpretation of the 1983 classic “Rasta Reggae Music.” Originally released on Bob Andy’s Friends album, the song gets a fresh roots reggae treatment, combining live instrumentation, soul

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Capleton is back in the Grammy conversation, and this time he has a lot of company.

A Buju Banton verse and a WondaGurl production credit don’t usually turn up on the same reggae track.

Two days ago Jamar McNaughton turned 34. More than a decade has passed since a skinny youth from Spanish Town, son of the singer Chronicle, started making roots reggae feel urgent again.

Bermuda, St Lucia and the Turks and Caicos Islands have something in common this autumn. All three put Malie Donn’s debut studio album, The Golden Child, at No.

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International reggae music icon Nadine Sutherland nearly veered off course when faced with the challenges of life and the demands of a fickle music industry.

Chronixx wants a separate lane for machine-made music. As attention turns to the 2027 Grammy race, the Jamaican reggae singer has called for albums created using large language models and machine learning to compete in their own category, adding his voice to the debate over artificial intelligence’s place in music.

The world is a tough classroom sometimes. Just ask reggae artiste Zella Dino, who admits that he has made his fair share of mistakes.

After more than 25 years in music, IBlack Lion is taking charge of his next chapter—one rooted in reggae, creative ownership and an independent album that has earned a foothold on the U.S.
Azizzi Romeo presented his new album Signs of the Time this October 2nd, a roots reggae project connecting his own musical journey with the legacy of his father, the late Max Romeo. World A Reggae already touched on that connection earlier with the release of the album’s title track, “Signs Of The Time,” a collaboratio

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Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz outscored Mexico 4-3 in the first of two friendly internationals in Aguascalientes on Friday as they stepped up preparations for their Concacaf Women’s Championship quarter-final against Costa Rica. Jamaica led 2-0 after 20 minutes but the hosts kept clawing their way back with timely goals that

Nobody in reggae sang about love, longing and trouble with quite the same hush as Gregory Isaacs.

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Considered one of the current greats in African reggae, Guinean artist Takana Zion celebrated Guinea’s independence in a big way on October 2, with a sold-out show at the stadium in Conakry and the simultaneous release of three new albums: Few Words, Black Mafia 10 and Black Mafia 11. With Black Mafia 10 and Black Mafi

Busy Signal is back on a reggae tip, and he didn’t wait for a press cycle to tell anyone.

Ask ten selectors to name the best reggae songs of all time and you will get ten different answers, a few heated arguments and at least one demand for a rewind.

Jamaican defender Ronaldo Webster is the lone Reggae Boy named to the Best XI for the recently concluded group stage of the Concacaf Nations League A. Webster started all four games as the Reggae Boyz finished second in Group B on seven points with two wins, one loss and a draw, which was enough to book their ticket to
Jah Decko opens a new chapter with Love Who Loves You Back, his first album entirely in English. After more than two decades dedicated to music, this project marks a conscious step towards reaching a wider international audience. Firmly rooted in roots reggae, the album relies heavily on live instrumentation, an essent

Dutch-Surinamese artist Jah Decko presents his new 13-track album Love Who Loves You Back, his first album entirely in English. After more than two decades in music, the album also marks a step toward reaching a wider international audience. The album is firmly rooted in roots reggae, with live instrumentation playing

Breakfast Mood return with Born To Go On, a new single in which the band brings back the warmth of early ’80s reggae in a track shaped by nostalgia, melancholy and the desire to keep moving forward. Born To Go On combines warm, evocative melodies with a touch of melancholy and a deep, steady rhythm. […] The post Breakf

AFTER Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz booked their spot in the Concacaf Nations League quarter-finals against Mexico, interim Head Coach Rudolph Speid believes a solid foundation has been laid for future success. The national senior men’s team drew 1-1 away to Honduras at the Chelato Uclés National Stadium, which was enough to s

Reggae artiste Tilibop joins forces with Sizzla Kalonji on “Dem Nuh Ready,” a new single about conviction, preparation and holding firm when others underestimate you.

The Romeo name has carried weight in reggae for more than half a century, and now a new generation is putting its own stamp on it.

INTERIM Reggae Boyz Head Coach Rudolph Speid says the team has entered a dedicated rebuilding phase, after Jamaica’s 2-0 win over El Salvador in their Group B Concacaf Nations League A football match at the Estadio Cuscatlán on Friday night. Striker Javon East scored goals in both halves to secure the victory and pick

Jamaica returned to winning ways in the Concacaf Nations League on Friday as Javon East scored both goals in the Reggae Boyz’ 2-0 victory over host El Salvador. El Salvador were reduced to 10 men in the 20th minute after Rudy Clavel was shown a straight red card for a challenge on East. From that point onwards, the Boy

The meaning of “Skankin’ Sweet” is simple: when life gets hard, reggae and dancing can lift you up.

The first dance at Samory I’s wedding wasn’t one of his own songs. The reggae singer and his new wife Cece swayed to Genesis by Chronixx instead, a choice Cece says fit the moment perfectly.

The thing that hangs over “A Warrior’s Pain” is a piano. It’s a haunting, looping figure that sits under the whole track and gives a Grammy-winning reggae artist and a veteran New York MC a shared room to work in.

Trinidad & Tobago’s Reggae Royalty Queen Omega shares her new single “Care For Me”, the first track from her upcoming album on Ineffable Records. Produced by Tamal, “Care For Me” sees Queen Omega, in her own commanding way, reflects on the people around her and the love and support that come with a life that […] The po

Kabaka Pyramid’s return to his rebel roots almost didn’t happen on purpose. The Kingston musician says the project that became his new lyrics tape started with his team simply tossing around ideas, and only took shape once his manager heard a few tracks and said they sounded like the Rebel Music days.

Not many artists get called “the future of Reggae” by a member of Major Lazer before they hit double digits.

Protoje takes us to the streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the video of “Love Overflow,” taken from his latest album The Art of Acceptance. Directed by Samokush and shot by Fernando F. Hevia, the video puts the young women of Addis Girls Skate in the spotlight as they move through their city on their boards. […] The

Two of World A Reggae’s favourite creative artists join forces on this one alongside The Movement! BkvK H3ro links up with Mr. Giddimani alongside The Movement for the “Strictly Good Vibes” remix. Rooted in sound-system heritage and festival culture, the track is exactly what the title says: pure good vibes. Check out

Speid laments Reggae Boyz lack of energy in defeat to Honduras

Don G released “Real Warrior,” a powerful track about perseverance, resilience, and finding the strength to keep moving when life gets tough. Rather than portraying a warrior as someone who never falls, the song focuses on getting back up and continuing the fight. Backed by a heavy production and Don G’s energetic deli

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s quest for a place in the knockout stage of the Concacaf Nations League took a hit on Monday after they were edged 1-0 at the National Stadium by 10-man Honduras in their League A Group B game. A first-half goal from Keyrol Figueroa ended a 13-year winless run against the Reggae Boyz and ga
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Reggae singer Akustix has joined the Creators’ Rights Movement (CRM), a Georgia-registered advocacy organisation, as a national spokesperson.

When you’ve kept an eye on World A Reggae over the past years, you might have noticed that we’ve been following this Trench Town native for quite a while now. Still fresh in our memory is the fun interview we did back in 2019 with J Written, aka Jason Rasheed Wright. The singer is also […] The post Ship Rockin – J Writ

Dahvid Slur, part of the New Age Rockers collective and one of the frontrunners of contemporary roots reggae, teams up with Riddims for “Top Rankin’,” bringing conscious reggae, warrior energy, and an international vibration. Together with his Trench Town friends, Dahvid stays close to that original roots sound we love

“Walls Of Colonisation,” the latest track and video by Meta & The Cornerstones, is out now. Taken from Meta’s most recent album Echoes Of Time, released on May 29, 2026, the song, recorded at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios, Wiltshire, UK, looks at the lasting impact of colonialism on Africa and its younger generati

The “No Letting Go” meaning is rooted in personal devotion and hard-won commitment. At the heart of Wayne Wonder’s 2003 hit lies a reggae-fusion melody that turned this song into a chart-topping phenomenon.

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — FIFA president Gianni Infantino is at the National Stadium in Kingston for Jamaica’s Concacaf Nations League game against Guatemala. Infantino arrived around 7:00 pm amid an ongoing re-election campaign for the top job in football. The FIFA president’s campaign has been marred by controversy surroun

Few reggae songs in the 2000s carried as much emotional weight as Jah Cure’s “Longing For.”

Seyi Vibez has already crossed 5 billion streams, but the number he’s really focused on right now is three.

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Italià instal·lat a Jamaica, productor i multiinstrumentista amb un so roots reconegut arreu.
Pioner del reggae africà, canta en dioula, francès, anglès i àrab amb missatge de pau.
La figura que va portar el reggae jamaicà al món sencer. Amb The Wailers va definir el so roots i el missatge rastafari que encara marca el gènere.
Winston Rodney, veu profundament roots i guardià del llegat de Marcus Garvey, amb més de cinquanta anys de carrera i diversos Grammy.
Un dels noms clau del reggae revival, amb un so que uneix roots clàssic i produccions contemporànies.
Fill petit de Bob Marley, guanyador de diversos Grammy i pont entre reggae, dancehall i hip-hop.
Una de les bandes de reggae més populars de Llatinoamèrica, amb dècades de gires per tot el continent.
Banda californiana que barreja roots reggae amb jazz i improvisació en directe.
Cantant i actor, membre del Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, va obrir el reggae al públic internacional amb la banda sonora de The Harder They Come.

Mikayla Simpson, la persona més jove i la primera dona a guanyar el Grammy al Millor Àlbum de Reggae.
Líder del moviment reggae revival i fundador del segell In.Digg.Nation Collective.
Banda britànica guanyadora d'un Grammy, veu del reggae anglès i de la lluita antiracista.

Veu del reggae africà i de la crítica política, referent al continent i a Europa.

Frederick "Toots" Hibbert va popularitzar la paraula "reggay" i va fusionar ska, rocksteady i soul fins al seu darrer disc guanyador del Grammy.