Born Sean Paul Henriques in Kingston, Jamaica, the 51-year-old performer rose from the island’s underground dancehall scene to global fame with his 2002 breakout album Dutty Rock, which won the Grammy ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the countdown to Reggae Sumfest continues, Blitz All Black erupts at Catherine Hall Stadium in Montego Bay on July 16, fusing Stalk Ashley’s genre-defying vocals and Valiant’s ...

Get ready for a night of pure vibes as Afrobeat and Dancehall go head-to-head in an epic soundclash at Privilege!! On November 21st, 10PM – 4AM, top DJs will battle it out track for track, bringing ...

In indie circles, there’s a rekindled interest in ska, rocksteady, dub and digi dancehall happening as well, primarily in California. Noisy lo-fi acts like Sun Araw and Peaking Lights dabble heavily.

In October 2013, Charlotte resident Manning Sweat’s recording studio on West 24th Street hosted a girl’s Sweet Sixteen birthday party. After the party had started, Sweat said his son – who was at the ...

There's a close connection between Jamaican dancehall music and Canadian culture — and now, you can learn about the roots of that relationship in a new book. Art of Dancehall, by Major Lazer DJ Walshy ...