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Bob Marley　

Reggae’s most transcendent and iconic figure, Bob Marley was the first Jamaican artist to achieve international superstardom, in the process introducing the music of his native island nation to ..more

Lee Perry　

Some call him a genius, others claim he’s certifiably insane, a madman. Truth is, he’s both, but more importantly, Lee Perry is a towering figure in reggae -- a producer, mixer, and songwriter w ..more

Bob Marley & The Wailers　

For marketing purposes, Bob Marley, the Wailers, and Bob Marley ＆ the Wailers have become interchangeable names, used indiscriminately to refer to recordings actually made by separate entitie ..more

Jimmy Cliff　

It’s one of the music industry’s great ironies that today, outside of reggae circles, Jimmy Cliff is perhaps better known for his film appearances than his music. Even after a string of hits, th ..more

Peter Tosh　

Singer, musician, composer, and rebel Peter Tosh cut a swathe through the Jamaican musical scene, both as a founding member of the Wailers and as a solo artist. He toured with the Rolling Ston ..more

Sean Paul　

Dancehall DJ Sean Paul burst onto the U.S. charts in 1996 with his appearance on the soundtrack to Hype Williams’ movie, ’Belly’ and continued his success with 1999’s ’Hot Gal Today’ and the album, ’S ..more

Tappa Zukie　

UB40　

Named after a British unemployment benefit form, pop-reggae band UB40 were formed in a welfare line in 1978, and their multiracial lineup reflected the working-class community their members came fr ..more