Stavanger Reggae: Rub A Dubs
Stavanger's own reggae band, bringing Caribbean sunshine to the west coast since 1996.
Jamaica news, culture, food, language and people, for Jamaicans at home, the diaspora and everyone who loves Jamaica.
Norwegian Reggae: Admiral P
The man who took reggae sung in Norwegian to the top of the charts.
Norway’s Voices Now: Zimmermann
The Sandefjord singer-songwriter whose duet with Bjørn Eidsvåg went to number one.
Norway’s Voices Now: ULD
Three voices, piano and accordion: the folk-pop trio at number one in Norway.
Norway’s Voices Now: Marstein
The Oslo rapper with three songs in Norway's Spotify top 20 this week.
Today's Top Five: Jamaica & the World, Friday, October 30, 2026. Graphic: cbeharie.com.
Top Five: Fiscal Rules, TCN Deportees, Haiti, Hormuz & the Fed
Jamaica signals a longer pause on its fiscal rules as recovery costs mount. Plus: most US transit deportees leave Jamaica, Haiti sets July 2027 elections, tankers ablaze in Hormuz, and central banks hold firm on stubborn inflation.
Reggae & Dancehall Now: Koffee
The youngest-ever and first woman to win the Best Reggae Album Grammy.
Reggae & Dancehall Now: Protoje
Leader of the reggae revival and founder of In.Digg.Nation Collective.
Reggae & Dancehall Now: Lila Iké
Grammy-nominated voice from Christiana, Manchester, leading reggae's new generation.