Quick, name one of the longest-running bands in the known universe of Jamaican music. A band that started out when calypso still dominated the island; was there when the bright beat of a guitar first ...

As Nigel Lewis soared in the world of Caribbean entertainment, he made a deal with God. “If I get to do well with the music that I like, then I’ll come into the kingdom and serve you,” he said. That ...

On a Friday night last February, a singer in a gold lamé suit and matching kufi stepped off a throne to pounding drums and a loud chanting of his name. As Olatunji performed his single “Ola,” dancers ...

After three years in Brooklyn, the Caribbean Music Awards are heading to the West Indies.

To say there is a plethora of global parties worthy of “bucket list” status is an understatement. But if you’re like me, you know that music is the real currency of any bacchanal; also if you’re like ...

The multitalented musician Klassik Frescobar is living proof that music can help you escape the harsh realities of life, even if it’s only for a few minutes. This is particularly good news in these ...

Billboard ranks every performance at the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards, from Elephant Man and Lady Lava to Lila Iké and Full Blown. By Kyle Denis From reggae legends like Sizzla and Buju Banton to ...

Listen to 10 new must-hear reggae, dancehall and soca songs by F.S., Jah Vinci, Christopher Martin and more. By Kyle Denis After weathering two globe-traversing clashes in January, dancehall spent ...