Bob Marley performed at the Smile Jamaica Concert two days after being shot, showing his commitment to peace and making one of the most powerful statements of his career. Marley’s 1977 album “Exodus” was on the charts in Britain for 56 weeks.

The global music community is in mourning following the sudden passing of Stephen “Cat” Coore, legendary guitarist, cellist, and founding member of Third World. Coore, a towering figure in reggae music, died on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Listen to songs by pop visionaries, neo-soul luminaries, country-adjacent outlaws and more. By Lindsay Zoladz Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican reggae singer who helped popularize the genre around the world with songs like “You Can Get It If You Really Want ...

Without question, Jamaica’s greatest export is reggae music, as embodied by the genre icon Bob Marley. Even if you’ve never had the fortune to visit the Caribbean country, Marley’s influence can be felt around the globe. Regardless of the genre, the ...

As the excitement builds for the upcoming Grammy Awards, the spotlight shines brightly on the Best Reggae Album category, where a diverse line-up of nominees showcases the genre’s vibrant evolution. Anticipation is mounting as the February 1 announcement date inches closer. The voting process has officially been completed, and now the sector waits.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City’s annual Reggae Music and Jerk Festival is returning for a three day weekend full of fun, music, culture and good food. Hosted by a Kansas City, Missouri nonprofit, Friends of Reggae International, fans will enjoy a ...

Reggae, although imported from Jamaica, has been the cornerstone music of Zimbabwe since Bob Marley’s visit to this country in April, 1980. After 1980, several reggae bands from overseas came to give performances in Zimbabwe.