A self-proclaimed citizen of the world, Monty Alexander has played with legends like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Miles ...

THE People’s National Party (PNP) has paid tribute to former Member of Parliament for St Mary Western Vincent “Vin” Edwards, ...

The name's Schama, Simon Schama . . . Schaken, not Schtirred. Telly's foremost cultural historian is nursing a soft spot for ...

Jamaica became independent in 1962 and Ska’s upbeat rhythm reflected the mood in the newly autonomous country. Adopting America R&B style but adding Mento elements, the new music kept a 4/4 ...

Riu Palace Aquarelle is a 753-room all-inclusive resort in Falmouth, Jamaica, that offers a variety of water sports, multiple ...

Fri Dec 20 - ENJOY YOURSELF is a fun ska dance party playing the original Jamaican First Wave Ska, Rock Steady and the UK Two-Tone scene. Advanced Tickets $10: https://skaskaska.eventbrite.ca ...

The Selecter star on unplanned fame, dealing with the loss of her co-singer, her new film and finding a new fans around the ...

That cluster was aided by postwar immigration. Ska originated in Jamaica but was revived by bands such as The Specials in the 1970s while grime, a London amalgam of various forms, has produced ...

In Kingston, the local — and global — legend opens up about his time away, how his genre can evolve, and why he might be collaborating soon with Cardi B.

We have always known him by his stage name, but born in Hastings in 1961, Suggs bears the very British name (Scottish even by ...

Celebrating 20 years in the game, The Nine Ton Peanuts play a mix of old school ska, Jamaican boogie, rhythm n blues, soul, rocksteady and reggae. Their set is almost entirely original compostions ...

Shaggy will bring some island flavor to the Houston Symphony in 2025. The Jamaican-American singer will celebrate the history of reggae music with his "Mr. Symphonic" show. The program will trace ...