On Jimmy Cliff’s last album, “Black Magic” in 2004, the legendary performer was inspired by sounds outside of his genre, through dance, electronica and punk. This time, punk comes to him, on his turf.

The concept of the compilation Out of Many: 50 Years of Reggae Music is simple. 50 years ago, Jamaica won independence from the British-ruled West Indies Federation. Around that same time, popular ...

Climb aboard this party boat and you'll find a hot Caribbean buffet on the bottom deck and a live reggae band performing beside a bar on the top deck. Beer, wine and soda are included with your ticket ...

Dolly Parton is one of the most recognizable artists on the planet, and her influence spans well beyond country music. Singers in all genres have covered her work, and now one of her hit songs is ...

Songs of the summer should be crowned not in the giddiness of July but in the waning days of September, once the hot season has finished its business. A rearview perspective suggests that “Toast,” by ...

Flip through the local radio channels and it won’t be long until you hear a reggae song. The characteristic one drop drumming and offbeat-emphasized rhythm dominates popular music in the islands, and ...

Reggae music and the island of Jamaica are inseparable, right? Lately, a crop of artists from places like Hawaii, California and Italy are proving that hit reggae can come from anywhere. In the ...

This is an exclusive song premiere, part of WBUR's effort to highlight New England musicians. Load YouTube video Three years ago, Mighty Mystic felt on top of the world. He’d just released an album, ...

But this track is no “Party All the Time.” Unlike the smooth R&B-pop stylings of his previous three music releases (or the aforementioned 1985 dance-pop smash), “Red Light” is full-on, Bob ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Reggae, house, step, ballet, tap, jazz: Listen to the sounds that have inspired great choreographers. In the past we’ve chosen the five minutes or so ...