Reggae stars step up to help Jamaica after monster storm: ‘Really dire’

Another reggae superstar, Shaggy, is also rallying for his home country. For the artist, known for such hits as “Boombastic,” ...

Reggae star Shaggy leads Hurricane Melissa relief effort in Jamaica

As airports in Jamaica slowly reopen following Hurricane Melissa, relief efforts are also beginning to pour into the island.

‘The Storm Feels Personal’: Jamaica’s Reggae Community Grapples with Melissa’s Aftermath

Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm and severely damaged the country's famous reggae community.

New Orleans Reggae Fest pivots to benefit Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa

The cancellation over the weekend gave festival organizer Hitchcock an idea. The pivot comes as historic Hurricane Melissa ...

Chronixx earns third top 10 on Billboard with Exile

Reggae artiste Chronixx collects his third top 10 entry on this week’s Billboard Reggae Albums chart with the #5 debut of ...

Sister Nancy Talks New Documentary & Why Jay-Z’s 2017 ‘Bam Bam’ Sample Is Her Favorite: ‘He Did the Right Thing, Everybody Else Was Cheap’

The dancehall pioneer speaks with Billboard about her new doc, upcoming Brooklyn performance and fighting for what's hers.
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Nobody can stop reggae: How music touched Raila's heart and soul

ODM leader Raila Odinga and his wife Ida Odinga dance at a Nairobi hotel on August 24, 2024, during celebrations to mark his wife`s 74th birthday. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] The late former Prime ...
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Why frustrated musicians are calling for a change to huge Arizona musical festival

A coalition of Arizona musicians has started a petition for a dedicated local stage at the 2026 Reggae Rise Up Arizona Festival. The petition follows the 2025 lineup announcement, which organizers ...