The New York Times – Music:
A newly restored 1979 documentary examines how Linton Kwesi Johnson’s dub-infused poetry documented the challenges faced by Britain’s Black Caribbean population.
Category: Reggae Music
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Protoje, One of Reggae’s Premier Ambassadors, Doubles Down on His Roots
The New York Times – Music:
The musician’s latest album, “The Art of Acceptance,” features stars of the genre (Damian and Stephen Marley) and fresh updates on nostalgic sounds.
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Wayne Perkins, Guitarist to the Stars, Dies at 74
The New York Times – Music:
Mr. Perkins worked with Bob Marley, Joni Mitchell and many others, almost joined the Rolling Stones and turned down an offer from Lynyrd Skynyrd.
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St. Vincent, Death Cab for Cutie: 8 Songs We’re Talking About This Week
The New York Times – Music:
St. Vincent teams with a 60-piece orchestra, and Squarepusher replaces one by playing all the parts himself.
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The Musicians We Lost in 2025
The New York Times – Music:
Listen to songs by pop visionaries, neo-soul luminaries, country-adjacent outlaws and more.
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Jimmy Cliff Brought Reggae to the Masses with ‘The Harder They Come’
The New York Times – Music:
The 1972 film “The Harder They Come” and its accompanying soundtrack brought the genre out of Jamaica and helped pave the way for future stars.
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Jimmy Cliff: 8 Essential Songs
The New York Times – Music:
A giant of Jamaican music, he gained international renown through the 1972 film “The Harder They Come,” and helped establish reggae’s themes of struggle, resistance and uplift.