Alexander Newman takes us inside the reissue of a book charting the London-based reggae and dancehall label that brought ...

The acquisition of U.K.-based reggae imprint Greensleeves by New York's VP Records adds an international reach to the world's largest independent reggae label at a time when sales are slipping. By ...

Although it makes a great story, it now seems unlikely that Henry VIII wrote ‘Greensleeves’ for his future love, Anne Boleyn. As we mark St George’s Day, here’s the truth behind the Renaissance ...

To name a reggae record label after an English sonnet most commonly associated with King Henry VIII is odd enough. To turn that enterprise from a small shop in a London suburb into one of the most ...

Presenting 30 sterling hits stretching from the fading cries and laments of the last days of roots reggae to the deviousness of the latest dancehall tune from the yard, this 2xCD label compilation is ...

This exquisite four-minute orchestral miniature has far eclipsed the song it was inspired by: namely, ‘Greensleeves’, a traditional melody that was doing the rounds in the days of the Tudors and which ...

In August, it will be 50 years since Jamaica gained Independence from Britain. Today, the Jamaica Observer’s Entertainment section reflects on the influence Jamaican pop culture has had on that ...

Sons of Anarchy house band the Forest Rangers have been known to kick it old-school: Last month, they unveiled their scorching cover of blues classic “Baby, Please Don’t Go” for the Season Seven ...

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Home to artists including Eek-A-Mouse, Yellowman and Elephant Man, Greensleeves was originally bought by Zest in March 2006 for £3.25m. The label has also produced hit records from Rihanna, Sean Paul ...

Greensleeves' Most Wanted series has benefited from the company's purchase by VP Records, as it now has a larger vault from which to choose material. One of Jamaica's most beloved voices, Frankie Paul ...