Impressions: Reggae Month 2019 in Kingston, Jamaica
Across weeks of events, Jamaica celebrated its iconic artists and rising stars.
LargeUp Premiere: King Jammy Presents “New Sounds of Freedom”
One of Jamaica's most innovative producers reaches into the past for a brilliant new LP featuring some of reggae's biggest names.
LargeUp Premiere: Protoje’s “Ancient Future” Documentary
The reggae deejay celebrated the release of his new album with launch parties in Kingston + NYC.
Throwback Thursdays: Sizzla Covers Bob Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues”
Bunny Wailer co-starred in this spot-on Jamaican remake of Dylan's original 1965 clip.
Righteous Excursion: Jesse Royal Meets Sly, Robbie and Chinna
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Jesse Royal is one of the key figures bringing reggae into the future, but he's working closely with some of the music's past giants to get there. For "Little Did They Know," a tra... Read More...
R.I.P. Harold Ramis, Director of “Club Paradise”
Harold Ramis, actor/writer/director for blockbusters like Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day, died this morning at age 69 — don't worry, Ramis probably would have found it ironic, too. Known for his raunchy, "g... Read More...
LargeUp Premiere: Lee “Scratch” Perry — “Stand In Love”
Words by Jesse Serwer–
Anyone with more than a passing familiarity with dancehall knows the name XTerminator. The record label and production house of the late Philip "Fattis" Burrell played a pivotal role... Read More...
Meditations, Part 3: Suns of Dub Hold a Vibes with Ras Michael + Friends
Jam session vibes at Inna De Yard, home of guitarist Earl "Chinna" Smith.
A Medal for Melchizedek: Jamaica Honors Earl “Chinna” Smith
By Kieran K. Meadows, Photo by Michael Weintrob—
Legendary Jamaican guitarist Earl "Chinna" Smith is set to receive a long overdue order of distinction from his home country.
After nearly a half-centu... Read More...
Impressions: Reggae Month in Jamaica
Photos by Ricardo "El Puru" Bailey—
Reggae Month in Jamaica came to a close last week after 28 days of free live music performances and other events celebrating Jamaican in Kingston, organized by the J... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Best Reggae Guitarists
Words by Jesse Serwer, Martei Korley and Sherman Escoffery—
In contrast to some other genres, reggae guitarists don't necessarily enjoy greater status or celebrity than their cohorts in the rhythm sect... Read More...
Amy In The Sun: The Other (Caribbean) Side of Amy Winehouse
Words by Jesse Serwer
Amy Winehouse, who died Saturday at age 27, left as her musical legacy a distinctively modern take on the timeless sound of vintage soul music. Lesser known is that the troubled sin... Read More...