In the Rastafari faith, evangelisation is musical – its most famous proponent being Bob Marley. But as the Caribbean diaspora made new lives in the UK, reggae music began serving an additional purpose ...

Abantu bagera ku 100,000 basabwe n’ibyishimo ubwo babonaga indege izajye Umwami w’Abami wa Ethiopia Haile Selassie yururuka ku kibuga cy’indege cya Kingston muri Jamaica muri Mata (4) 1966. Benshi ...

An exploration of the origins of reggae lyrics in the slave trade. Reggae's influence and popularity both within and outside Jamaica reflects its 'third-world origins'. In particular, reggae's roots ...

It originated on a small Carribean island and grew to become a global phenomenon recognised as a cultural institution by UNESCO, the story of reggae's success is closely entwined with the history of ...

When Bob Marley took to the stage in front of 8,000 people in the Cologne sports hall in June 1980, he was already struggling with the cancer that would eventually take his life. But he remained as ...

Linda Aïnouche is a freelance research anthropologist with an expertise in cultural heritage and intercultural relationships. Over a number of years, she has worked with organizations, universities, ...