While Atlanta was still in its funk era in the 1970s, reggae and dancehall music began to gain popularity in New York, where they would be infused with round-the-way rap to form hip-hop. For example, ...

As Black History Month comes to a close, the 2022 NAACP Image Awards cap off a month celebrating black contributions to society. After the ceremony on Saturday, February 26, the celebrating will ...

Plus, Look Park from former Fountains of Wayne, The Amazing and Breanna Barbara. Stephen Marley performs on stage during the Blaze 'N' Glory Festival at San Manuel Amphitheater on June 4, 2016 in San ...

For decades, reggae and other styles of Jamaican music have infiltrated popular music worldwide. It’s in the DNA of everything from hip hop to punk to electronic music to reggaeton to Afrobeats and ...

Funk Flex didn’t just host—he owned the stage. From lively interactions with the crowd to DJing between sets, his presence kept the energy booming throughout the night. A true showman, he created ...

Driven by a soundtrack of reggae, rock, ska and hip-hop music, Goldenvoice’s Cali Vibes Festival returns to Long Beach for a three-day celebration of beach and island culture. “We couldn’t be happier ...

A.GIRL has been taking Australia’s R&B and hip-hop scene by storm. At the age of 23, the singer, songwriter and rapper has already snagged an FBi SMAC Award for Next Big Thing, performed at 2019's ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A large, hip-hop and reggae music festival received the "green light" from Portsmouth city leaders this week, event organizers said. The 420ish Unity Festival is scheduled to take ...

Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region. The series builds on The Star ...