Gospel music evolved from antebellum spirituals into a distinct genre in 1920s Chicago, serving as both a "weapon of worship" and a foundation for modern R&B and Rock 'n Roll. Teens arrested after ...

The Kingston-born singer is visiting iconic venues on both coasts. Get all the details. By Kyle Denis Fresh off his first career Grammy win, Kingston-bred reggae star Keznamdi is bringing his Blxxd & ...

Reggae Genealogy is back and ready for its close up during reggae month. This year’s theme is a cinematic celebration of music, culture and legacy. From legendary roots to modern vibes, this party is ...

When he got to the podium at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California, to accept the Grammy award for Best Reggae Album (Blxxd and Fyah), during the pre-telecast event of the 68th Grammys on ...

Sly Dunbar, two-time Grammy award-winning reggae drummer, has died at the age of 73. He produced several tracks from Bob Marley to Bob Dylan and was one-half of the influential reggae rhythm section ...

Drummer helped to define the sound of roots reggae and dancehall, and worked with stars including the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Grace Jones Sly Dunbar, the Jamaican musician and producer who ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Lowell “Sly” Dunbar, the Jamaican drummer whose work in the rhythm section of Sly and Robbie built the backbone of ...

There’s a well-known saying that the most segregated hour in the U.S. is 11 a.m. on Sunday. That aphorism reflects the longstanding reality that 86% of churches lacked meaningful racial diversity as ...

Dunbar was one half of the rhythm section duo Sly & Robbie along with late partner bassist Robbie Shakespeare. By Gil Kaufman Legendary Jamaican musician Lowell “Sly” Dunbar has died at age 73.

A few days after officially handing over a girls’ hostel at Tiyamika Orphanage in Mchinji, gospel artist Davie Nkhoma, popularly known as Dazik, has released the music video for his latest song, ...

The sounds of Watch Night services in Black churches have long begun or culminated with “Total Praise” — one of many proofs of the musical genius of gospel music composer, singer, choir director and ...

Smallwood was nominated eight times for Grammy Awards. By The Associated Press Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77.