Jimmy Cliff celebrated his 80th birthday on July 30. The influential Jamaican singer/songwriter is considered one of the music artists who helped introduce reggae to the world. Cliff was born James ...

Max Romeo has died. The reggae singer behind such hits as “War Ina Babylon” and “Chase the Devil,” died of heart complications on April 11, in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica, The Guardian reported. He ...

Hartford will be home to a new music festival this summer. Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Capital City Music & Beer Festival at Trinity Health Stadium, on July 14 and 15. Stream Connecticut ...

Max Romeo, the celebrated roots reggae vocalist whose political anthems soundtracked a period of upheaval in his native Jamaica, died on Friday, April 11, of complications relating to a heart ...

The prolific musician released dozens of albums and even more singles throughout his lifetime Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has ...

Jamaican singer and DJ Sister Nancy, widely regarded as a pioneer in dancehall music, delivered one of her biggest hits back ...

Max Romeo, an iconic Jamaican Reggae artist with a worldwide following, has died at the age of 80. The news was first shared on his social media, with a statement confirming that he passed away from ...

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 ...