The rise of reggae: How a uniquely Jamaican sound conquered the world

Mento is the name given to Jamaican folk music that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s. Similar to Calypso, which originated in ...
KHON2

PBS Hawai‘i Launches Reggae Documentary Series Exploring Hawai‘i’s Musical Roots

A new documentary series is spotlighting the deep connection between reggae music and local culture in Hawai‘i. In Hawaiian Hands: The Story of Reggae in Hawai‘i is a three-part series from PBS ...
University of California

How reggae came to Hawai‘i

Sunaina Keonaona Kale grew up in California, loving Hawaiian music. Years before she earned her Ph.D. in ethnomusicology from UC Santa Barbara, Kale convinced her mom to buy her the complete ...
Rolling Stone

Where I’m Coming From: 60 Years of Jamaican Music in 60 Songs

In the 60 years since Jamaica achieved its independence from England, on Aug. 6, 1962, the tiny Caribbean nation has created some of the world’s most influential musical styles, including ska, rock ...
Jazz

Rhythm and Roots: The Influence of Jazz on Ska and Early Reggae

While contemporary reggae might seem far removed from jazz, it is important to understand how jazz played a major part in its early development. If any country could be identified solely by its music, ...
PBS

In Hawaiian Hands: The Story of Reggae in Hawaiʻi Part 1 - Roots of Creation

Tracing the popularity and evolution of reggae in Hawaiʻi, from roots to the Jawaiian era. In Hawaiian Hands: The Story of Reggae in Hawaiʻi traces the popularity and evolution of reggae in the ...
The New York Times

Protoje, One of Reggae’s Premier Ambassadors, Doubles Down on His Roots

The musician’s latest album, “The Art of Acceptance,” features stars of the genre (Damian and Stephen Marley) and fresh updates on nostalgic sounds. The musician’s latest album, “The Art of Acceptance ...