Once seen as the soundtrack to one-love ideology, Reggae and Dancehall are fast-becoming associated with its homophobic attitude, but to what effect?

Apr 8, 2010 – Hannah O'Connor

Taking place at Hainault Forest Country Park, this year's event will feature the likes of Michael Prophet, Lutan Fyah and Adrian Sherwood.

Mar 23, 2010 – Charlie Gilbert

Since the Gully/Gaza truce, cracks have begun to appear in the surface of the Portmore Empire, which seems destined to crumble much like its Hip-Hop Counterpart.

Mar 5, 2010 – Hannah O'Connor

One of the most well-known Rastafarians in history, Nesta Marley, or Bob Marley as most would know him; set the world ablaze with his deep socially conscious music.

Oct 30, 2009 – James McNeil

Reggae, the most well-known form of Jamaican music, has branched out in several directions over the past few decades.

Aug 31, 2009 – Michelle Schusterman

For anyone interested in building their reggae music library, these classic Bob Marley CDs are a great place to start.

Jun 26, 2009 – Michelle Schusterman

Dancehall reggae has come under fire in recent years with charges that many of its artists pen lyrics that are violent, sexually explicit and homophobic.

Jun 3, 2009 – Alana Tutwiler

The lyrics of many reggae songs are laced with references to the Rastafarian movement. Understanding Rasta beliefs unlocks the key to better comprehension of the music.

May 28, 2009 – Alana Tutwiler

Nearly everyone in the world has heard reggae music in some form but many do not know the true origins of this genre or realize how much it has influenced artists today.

May 27, 2009 – Alana Tutwiler

Along with the rise of Bob Marley, The Harder They Come was instrumental in bringing the sound of the Jamaican ghetto to a wider public in Britain and the USA.

Mar 8, 2009 – Tim Peacock

His reputation never rivalled producers Lee 'Scratch' Perry or King Tubby, but Keith Hudson's 1970s Dubwise work suggests he should be ranked among Jamaica's Greatest.

Feb 23, 2009 – Tim Peacock

As The Clash's tour DJ, Barry 'Scratchy' Myers was instrumental in bringing the militant sounds of Jamaica to British Punk Rock audiences in the late 1970s.

Jan 26, 2009 – Tim Peacock