Jamaica became independent in 1962 and Ska’s upbeat rhythm reflected the mood in the newly autonomous country. Adopting America R&B style but adding Mento elements, the new music kept a 4/4 ...

But the beginnings of Polish reggae were much milder. One of the first traces of Jamaican music culture in Poland dates back to the 1960s. Jamaican calypso, rocksteady, ska and reggae records reached ...

Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival is boasting its "most eclectic lineup to date" in 2025, and you're thusly being ordered to ...

and other island favorites as you soak in the music and atmosphere. For tickets and more information go to: www.boston-reggae ...

The 26th edition of Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival is on for June 18 through 22, and the 2025 lineup has something for everyone — from fans of the fest's titular genres to jungle, punk ...