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.

In Broward, reggae festival honors Jamaican legends, heritage

Two Jamaican artists, Cocoa Tea and Determine, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of “conscious” reggae music that was especially popular in the 1990s even as the dancehall genre expanded and often blended with it. Although their styles ...

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.

Edward Bohannon, aka DJ E, curates KC Reggae Fest, bridging gaps in Kansas City’s music scene while spotlighting rising and underrepresented talent. Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The sounds and smells of Jamaica are set to imbibe Berkley Riverfront Park as Kansas City welcomes its Reggae Music & Jerk Festival back in 2024. Art Garden KC has announced that the Kansas City Reggae Music & Jerk Festival will ...

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.