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We preserve Jamaica’s digital cultural archives, sharing and protecting reggae’s heritage through education, documentation, and community programs.
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The Reggae Museum
Answerd Stewart
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Joe Swift
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Rohan O. Henry
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Garvin Gray
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Devon Garcia
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Discover Jamaican reggae history, artists and collections.

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Reggae Honors™ is the Museum’s program honoring reggae and dancehall artists, producers and pioneers.

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The History of Jamaica: From Indigenous Roots to Global Nationhood

December 22 @ 8:00 pm

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The Evolution of Reggae Music: From Mento to Dancehall

December 22 @ 8:00 pm

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Learn Reggae Culture: Sound, Identity & Expression

December 22 @ 8:00 pm

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Jamaica’s Global Influence: Music, Fashion & Cultural Power

December 22 @ 8:00 pm
Uganda – Reggae on the Nile
November 4 @ 12:00 am
Nile Nest, Jinja, Uganda
Antigua – Reggae in the Park, Nelson’s Dockyard
November 4 @ 12:00 am
Antigua
Nigerian – Roaring thunder concert
December 13
Lagos, Nigeria

Explore Reggae History, Music, Fashion and Cultural Heritage

The Reggae Museum preserves and presents the history, music, fashion, artists and global influence of reggae and dancehall. Explore our digital exhibitions, cultural archives, educational resources and stories documenting Jamaica’s extraordinary contribution to world culture.

Reggae History

Explore reggae’s evolution from mento, ska and rocksteady to roots reggae, dub and dancehall.

Artists & Pioneers

Discover the artists, musicians, producers, selectors and cultural innovators who shaped Jamaican music.

Reggae Fashion & Style

Explore the iconic clothing, stage costumes, hairstyles and visual identities that helped reggae and dancehall influence global culture.

African Heritage & Identity

Discover reggae’s African roots and its powerful connections to spirituality, resistance, identity and the global African diaspora.

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Millie Small at 80: The Jamaican Voice That Carried Ska Across the World
Jackie Jackson: The Bass That Helped Carry Reggae to the World
The Mighty Diamonds: The Harmonies That Shaped Roots Reggae
Dahved Levy: The Voice That Brought Caribbean Culture to New York Radio
Chris Blackwell: The Visionary Who Helped Carry Reggae From Jamaica to the World
Who Is the King of Dancehall? Yellowman, Shabba Ranks, Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel and the Battle for the Crown
Sister Carol: The Black Cinderella, Mother Culture and a Pioneering Voice in Reggae
Bunny “Striker” Lee: The Hitmaker Who Helped Shape Reggae and Dub
“Muma No Want Bangarang”: The Historic 1968 Recording That Helped Give Birth to Reggae
George Crooks: The Visionary Promoter Who Helped Carry Reggae and Dancehall onto New York’s Greatest Stages
Gold in the Dancehall: Adornment, Achievement and the Visual Language of Jamaica’s Golden Era
Marion Hall: Crown, Microphone and Bible — The Reggae Museum Honors the Transformative Legacy of Lady Saw
🕊️ THE REGGAE MUSEUM REMEMBERS FANTAN MOJAH 🕊️
DJ Norie: “Da Reggae Don” Who Carried New York Dancehall from the Sound System to Mainstream Radio
Toots Hibbert’s Reggae Legacy: How the Maytals Helped Name, Shape and Carry Jamaican Music Around the World
Shaggy’s Reggae Legacy: How the Jamaican Icon Took Dancehall Global and Celebrates His Journey on Lottery
Buju Banton: Biography, New Album Too Too Bad and His Lasting Impact on Reggae and Dancehall
Kes: Roots, Rock, Soca and the Caribbean Bridge Between Trinidad, Reggae and the World
Rayvon: The Smooth Voice That Helped Carry Reggae and Dancehall Into the Global Pop Era
Lee Major DeBoss: A Keeper of Dancehall’s Brooklyn History
Steve Austin: The Jamaican Voice Who Helped Bring Dancehall Culture to Brooklyn Television
The Reggae Museum NYC Pop-Up Experience 2025 Brings Reggae Fashion, Culture and Caribbean Pride to Labour Day
History of Reggae: The Complete Evolution of Jamaica’s Global Sound
The Sleng Teng Riddim: The Digital Revolution That Changed Dancehall Forever
Top 50 Dancehall Songs of All Time (Definitive List Ranked by Cultural Impact & Legacy)
100 Best Reggae Songs of All Time (Definitive Ranked List with Full Descriptions – 2026 Guide)
The Visit That Shaped Reggae — Haile Selassie I in Jamaica April 21, 1966:
Desmond Dekker & The Aces and the Song That Took Jamaican Music Worldwide
Beyond Jamaica: 20 Non-Jamaican Artists Who Shaped Reggae’s Global Evolution
Top 10 non Jamaican artists who have shaped Reggae
El General: The Panamanian Pioneer Who Transformed Reggae into a Global Latin Movement
Garnett Silk: The Voice of Spiritual Reggae and the 1990s Roots Revival
Mad Cobra: The Dancehall Icon Who Took Jamaican Music to the Billboard Hot 100 with “Flex”
DJ Snakie Da Legend Receives the Jamrock Sound System Excellence Award
The Complete History of Reggae Music: From Kingston Sound Systems to Global Influence
Dub Music Explained: How Jamaica Invented Remix Culture and Changed Modern Sound
Sound System Culture in Jamaica: The Foundation of Reggae, Dancehall and Bass Culture
100 Most Important Moments in Reggae History: The Definitive Timeline of Jamaica’s Global Cultural Legacy
From Kingston to San Juan: Reggae, Dancehall, and the Rhythmic Architecture of Reggaeton
Ethiopia’s Last Emperor His Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I
Mikey Spice — The Voice of Lovers Rock Reggae
Inner Circle: The Global Ambassadors of Reggae
Chronic Law: The Voice of the Unfiltered Streets
Aidonia: Voice of Modern Dancehall: Lyrical Precision, Cultural Authority
CULTURAL SUMMARY – Penny Irie: “Matie” On Dancehall Music and Culture
Sophia George — A Cultural Icon of Lovers Rock, Dancehall Elegance & Jamaican Feminine Power
Shabba Ranks – Custom Linen Couture Look (Early 1990s)
Buju Banton’s Mustard Linen Ensemble — Late 1980s – Early 1990s Dancehall Style Evolution
Dancehall Royalty Meets Rasta Elegance – Late 1980s – Early 1990
KING JAMMY’S STUDIO, WATERHOUSE, KINGSTON (1980s)
Alton Ellis Live at Porchester Hall, London — October 6, 1967
XMAS BONANZA 1964: A Historic Snapshot of Jamaica’s Golden Ska Era
The History of Jamaica Recording & Publishing Studio (Studio One)
The Jamaican Delegation to the 1964 World’s Fair – A Defining Moment in Globalizing Jamaican Music & Style
THE SKA ERA — THE BEGINNING (Late 1950s–Mid 1960s)
Cecil “Nicky” Thomas – The Voice of the People
Kenneth “Junior” Byles : Conscious anthems, spiritual lyricism, and shaping the identity of 1970s roots reggae
DELROY WILSON — The Dean of Reggae
Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace – The Drummer Who Defined the Pulse of Reggae
“Many Rivers to Cross”: Jimmy Cliff’s Anthem of Struggle, Spirit & Survival
Jimmy Cliff, Reggae Legend and Jamaican Icon, Dies at 81
“Jimmy Cliff on the Birth of Reggae: From Ska to Rocksteady to Conscious Music”
The Reggae Instruments Exhibit: The Sound that Shaped the World
Stevie Wonder & Bob Marley: The Untold Story Behind “Master Blaster (Jammin’)”
Desmond Dekker: The Original Reggae Ambassador
30 Legendary Reggae Artists Who Transformed Music
“The Architects of Reggae: How Jamaica’s Music Legends Built a Global Sound”
Peter Tosh: The Revolutionary Voice of Reggae and Social Justice
Top NYC Dancehall Sounds of the1980s and 1990s Era: The Sonic Kings Who Ruled the Dance
Back in the Dance: The Reggae and Dancehall Club Scene That Shaped New York City in the ’80s and ’90s
Reggae Record Stores in New York of the 1990s: The Soundtrack of a Generation
John Shop Records: The Bronx’s Reggae Powerhouse
“Legalise It Is Causing a Stir”: Peter Tosh, Reggae, and the Fight to Free the Herb
Copeland Forbes: The Legendary Manager Behind Peter Tosh and Reggae’s Global Expansion
Moodie’s Records: The Bronx Institution That Carried Reggae and Dancehall Across Generations
“Rasta And The Ball”: Rare Footage of Bob Marley, Burning Spear, and Mutabaruka
Bob Marley: Good Times in the Midst of Change
The Percussion Instruments That Give Reggae Its Unique Sound
Joe Higgs: The GodFather of Reggae and Unsung Songwriting Genius
Clancy Eccles Presents Reggae and Soul Revue & Talent Show 1974
Luciano – The Messenger of Reggae
Dancehall: The Global Pulse of Jamaica
Steel Pulse at Göta Lejon, Stockholm
Jimmy Cliff at the 1982 Youth Consciousness Reggae Festival
Smile Jamaica | Bob Marley Concert Poster
Streetwise Productions Presents: A Musical Murder at the Biltmore Ballroom – August 20,1993
Ninjaman Live at Biltmore Ballroom – March 27, 1992
55 Best Reggae Songs Ever (All-Time Hits)
Shang Records & Management – A Legacy in Reggae and Dancehall
Dean Fraser – The Saxophone Voice of Reggae– The Saxophone Voice of Reggae
Derrick Barnett: The Bassline Architect of Reggae and Dancehall
How Tanya Stephens Has Addressed Social Issues Through Her Music
How Did Marcia Griffiths Contribute to the Global Popularity of Reggae Music?
The Significance of Sister Nancy’s Song “Bam Bam” in Reggae and Dancehall Music
Studio One: The Birthplace of Jamaican Sound
The Impact of Diana King’s “Shy Guy” on Her Career
Gladdy Anderson: The Genius Pianist and Arranger Behind Jamaica’s Classic Sound
Romain Virgo – Voice of a New Generation in Reggae
Lila Iké – The Soulful Songbird of Jamaica blending reggae, soul, and R&B
West Indian American Day Parade – A Celebration of Caribbean Heritage
The Leading Ladies of Reggae: Icons and Rising Voices Shaping the Genre
The Evolution of Reggae Culture: Historical Roots and Future Perspectives
The Making Of The Reggae Sound : The Essential Instruments of Reggae Music
21 Greatest And Most Famous Reggae Singers Of All Time
Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B with Jamaican Roots
Artist Album Agent Sasco (Assassin) – Hope River (2018)
T.O.K.: Architects of Dancehall Harmony and Global Ambassadors of Jamaican Sound
Assassin (Agent Sasco) – Biography Legacy and Current Work
Peter Tosh at Sanders Theatre, Cambridge – 1976: A Milestone in Reggae History
The Rooms That Built Reggae: A History of Jamaica’s Pivotal Studios & Record Shops
Black History in Roots Reggae Music
Reggae at Steeplechase Park: The Golden Era of Brooklyn’s Boardwalk Vibes
Ernest Ranglin – Godfather of Ska and Reggae Guitar
The Roots of Reggae and Its Spiritual Impact on the World
Dancehall: The Beat, The Truth, The Global Voice of the People
50 of the most inspiring and impactful reggae quotes
The Healing Powers of Reggae Music: Rhythm, Spirit, and Soul
“The Spiritual Meaning of Reggae Music: Peace, Rastafari, and the Power of Ahimsa”
The 100 Greatest Reggae Artists of All Time
21 Greatest And Most Famous Reggae Singers Of All Time
Who Was the Founder of Reggae Music? The Legacy of Toots Hibbert
Top 10 Female Reggae Artists Who Made History
The History and Significance of Reggae Music in Jamaica
7 of the best reggae artists of all-time
What is Reggae? The History, Culture, and Global Impact of Jamaica’s Iconic Music
The best of Bob Marley: The reggae legend’s albums ranked
Reggae and the Diaspora: Global Impact and Cultural Exchange
Women in Reggae: Voices of Social Change
Reggae’s Role in Political Dialogue and Peacebuilding
Reggae and Rastafari: Spirituality as Social Resistance
Reggae as the Soundtrack of Social Change: A Historical Perspective
The Evolution and Impact of Reggae Music in Global Culture: The Changing Roles Music Has Played in Culture
The Function of Bass and Rhythm in Roots Music: The Burning Heartbeat of Reggae
Reggae Royalty in an Intimate Lounge: Black Uhuru at Blue Note Hawaii – March 1998
Dawn Penn – The Timeless Voice Behind “You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No)”
From Reggae to Afrobeats: The Jamaican Influence on Africa’s Global Sound
Dancehall: Expression, Resistance, and Movement
How Jamaica Gave Birth to Hip-Hop: The Story of DJ Kool Herc and the Sound System Legacy
Greensleeves Records: A Deep Dive into a Reggae & Dancehall Powerhouse
Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia: His Legacy, Connection to Rastafarianism, and Impact on Jamaica
The History and Global Impact of Jamaican Music: From Reggae to Dancehall
“What Di Bloodclaat?!”: The History, Meaning, and Global Influence of Jamaican Curse Words and Patwah in Pop Culture
Roy Shirley: “The High Priest” of Rocksteady and the Visionary Architect of Jamaican Musical Evolution
“Til’ Shiloh” Turns 30: Buju Banton’s 1995 Masterpiece That Redefined Modern Reggae
“Wild Fire” – A Timeless Reggae Collaboration by John Holt & Dennis Brown
Action” – Terror Fabulous & Nadine Sutherland (1992): A Dancehall Classic That Defined a Generation
Vybz Kartel officially crowned “King of Dancehall” on stage at Reggae Sumfest in front of 25,000 fans
The 10 Best Reggae Songs Of All Time

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