Jimmy Cliff, the Man Who Taught Reggae to Travel
His Grammy-winning records as well as his starring role in the cult movie “The Harder They Come” in 1972 boosted a career spanning seven decades. The death of Jimmy Cliff … Read More
Paris, The Funkees & the Funk
The story of The Funkees and their enduring track Akula Owu Onyeara has long been framed as a Nigerian moment. That framing is incomplete. To understand how this record moved … Read More
Before Marley Was Dekker
Long before reggae found its global prophet in Bob Marley, a sharply dressed, soft-spoken singer from Kingston cracked open the world’s ears. Desmond Dekker did not arrive with manifesto or … Read More
How Sonora Brasil 2026 Redefined Afro-Indigenous Sound in Brazil
The 28th edition of Sonora Brasil, organized by Sesc, has concluded its nationwide tour, leaving a lasting imprint on Brazil’s evolving Afro-rooted music landscape. Running from June to December across … Read More
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