The musical genre is being celebrated for being “a vehicle for social commentary” The United Nations today deemed reggae music worthy of protecting and promoting when it was added to a list of international cultural treasures. Growing out of Jamaica in the 1960s thanks to artists like Toots and the Maytals, Peter Tosh and, of course, […]

7 years ago

Wow, Trojan Records is 50-years-old Where did the time go? I can’t believe that 2018 marks five decades since the iconic reggae label changed the British musical and cultural landscape, bringing a new sound and ethos to the world. Planning a year long celebration to commemorate the landmark, Trojan Records will be putting on a […]

8 years ago

Happy birthday to the G.O.A.T.! February 6th is Bob Marley’s birthday. The legendary reggae icon would have turned 73 this year had his life not been taken way too soon by cancer in 1981 at the age of 36. Sharing the message of reggae music to audiences via his Reggae 45 podcast, Grammy Award-winning BBC […]

8 years ago