Jimmy Cliff, reggae music and Jamaican cultural icon, dies at 81

Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, ...
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Palm Beach Jamaica Independence Festival to celebrate culture and music in Lake Worth Beach

LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. — A celebration of culture, music, and community is coming to Lake Worth Beach this weekend as the Palm Beach Jamaica Independence Festival takes over John Prince Park on ...
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Jamaica Plain celebrates 10 years of music, culture and community with Porchfest

The 10th annual Jamaica Plain Porchfest kicks off Saturday, bringing hours of musical performances, dance and storytelling to the neighborhood’s porches, green spaces and community hubs. “It’s a ...
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As Jamaican Music Goes International, Reggae Sumfest is Taking Back the Culture

Over the last year, Caribbean music has made a return to mainstream U.S. radio in a way that hasn’t been seen since the mid-2000s. Though loyal fans of dancehall, reggae, and soca will assure you that ...