A miniature reggae sound system speaker stack on a dark card on a rustic wooden table

From Trench Town yards to stages around the world, reggae is one of Jamaica’s greatest gifts. This series from Jamaica Worldwide celebrates the legends who built the music and the new voices carrying it forward.

The Legends

Bob Marley profile

Bob Marley: the Tuff Gong who took reggae to the world

Peter Tosh profile

Peter Tosh: the Stepping Razor and voice for equal rights

Jimmy Cliff profile

Jimmy Cliff: The Harder They Come and many rivers crossed

Burning Spear profile

Burning Spear: roots prophet of Marcus Garvey’s message

Toots Hibbert profile

Toots Hibbert: the man who gave reggae its name

Today’s Voices

Masicka profile

Masicka: dancehall’s lyrical heavyweight

Lila Iké profile

Lila Iké: Grammy-nominated voice from Manchester

Protoje profile

Protoje: leader of the reggae revival

Koffee profile

Koffee: youngest-ever Best Reggae Album Grammy winner

Kraff profile

Kraff: rising star of melodic dancehall

Who should we profile next? Share your favourite reggae artist in the comments.

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