South Florida arts enthusiasts will soon be able to take a trip to Jamaica without getting on a boat or plane. Jamaica’s National Dance Theater Company will be transporting local audiences to the ...

In Jamaican music’s immediate family, there are reggae, dancehall, ska, rocksteady, dub and mento and Nyabinghi. Close cousins? That would be hip-hop, reggaeton, EDM and Afrobeats. Learn about all the ...

In this essay, writer AJ Morris explores the cultural history of Jamaican music, from reggae to dancehall, and examines how the medium works in tandem with Jamaican film as acts of protest and ...

Carnival in Jamaica is back and invites visitors and locals alike to experience the incredible atmosphere across the island. The weeklong celebrations taking place from April 12-18 will witness a sea ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This lesson is intended to develop knowledge about certain aspects of Jamaican music and culture. Students will experience glimpses of Jamaican ...

Think of No Doubt's latest CD, "Rock Steady," as a party album with an edgy Caribbean groove. Though it was named for the ska-influenced Jamaican dance music of the late '60s, the album was inspired ...

Few places in the world blend music, culture and tourism as seamlessly as Jamaica, and that connection was on full display during the recently held Island Music Conference (IMC) 2026, where creatives, ...

Rose was among the seventeen founding members of the NDTC, brought together by Jamaican cultural icon, the late Rex Nettleford and choreographer Eddy Thomas. The NDTC was officially launched at the ...

The 2026 dancehall calendar isn't just about new hits; it's a story of recovery and reinvention. With Reggae Sumfest returning to a rebuilt Montego Bay and major clashes featuring veterans like Tony ...