From Bruno Mars, Xavi and Carín León, Stephen Sanchez, Mike Bahía and Nanpa Básico and more, listen to this week's biggest releases.

At a small distillery in the Amami Islands, speakers thump with reggae basslines, hip-hop beats and other music. It isn't for the workers, but for the barrels of kokuto shochu absorbing the vibrations ...

Expressive, versatile, and dripping in history - the fizzing frequencies of funk and the seductive sounds of soul are ever-alluring; and when all these sounds merge on a festival lineup, you can bet ...

It’s the Fourth of July as I write this – dusk – and my neighborhood is reverberating with percussive explosions, strobing in time with colourful light. I’ve never really seen the appeal of fireworks, ...

CoLoSo, or the Collection of Lone Souljahs, is a NW reggae band with its roots seeded in the state of Hawaii. Born and raised on the island of Maui, frontman Kevin Coloso brought his original island ...

Gospel artiste Adom Kiki has unveiled his latest release, Dynamis The Mix, a spiritually-charged sonic experience that pays tribute to the prophetic pulse of gospel reggae. Dynamis The Mix draws ...

Gospel artiste Adom Kiki has unveiled his latest release, Dynamis The Mix, a spiritually-charged sonic experience that pays tribute to the prophetic pulse of gospel reggae. Dynamis The Mix is now ...

Festival2Funky returns for its 12th year from 23–25 May 2025, bringing three electrifying days of Black music, dance, and cultural celebration to the heart of Leicester’s West End at the 2Funky ...

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Play It Loud! is a new film that charts how Jamaican music became a big part of Canadian culture. The documentary centres on the influence of Jamaican Canadian singer Jay Douglas, who has been ...

As a cornerstone of Jamaican football, Damion Lowe’s insights provide a unique perspective on the challenges of defending against Messi and Ronaldo who have defined sport SHAKE ON IT: Damion Lowe ...