Like most tales of triumph and tragedy, the life, career, and untimely passing of reggae pioneer Mikey Dread at age 53 will live on long beyond his time on earth. There aren’t many artists in the ...

He’s rarely mentioned in the same breath as pioneers like Lee Perry, Prince Buster and Coxsone Dodd, but Michael Campbell, a.k.a. Mikey Dread, is a critical figure in the evolution of reggae music.

Reggae fans may already be familiar with the way that a few noteworthy singer-songwriters became record producers to gain better control of their own destinies, but Mikey’s trajectory was particularly ...

During summer in Los Angeles, lovers of reggae culture -- smitten by the sun and the sky -- have occasional flights of fancy: Turning to the ocean, humming a Jimmy Cliff tune, they imagine themselves ...

The Rock Hall will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events honoring reggae’s history. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free with a reservation. Members can RSVP starting January 19 ...