Dennis Brown

Daddy Ad and Earl Gateshead from TROJAN SOUND SYSTEM have selected their favourite Jamaican songs that have influenced English ska and reggae acts for The Guardian.

According to the feature, “From the Specials in Coventry to Massive Attack in Bristol, England has long had a love affair with Jamaican music.”

DJ RICHIE BLOOD has dropped the latest edition of the ReggaeChapter podcast featuring the best in reggae, dancehall, dub and jungle music.

Download the show here or listen to it on Mixcloud.

The ‎"Crown Prince of Reggae" DENNIS BROWN has been honoured in the UK with the unveiling of a ‘blue plaque’ in Harlesden, North West London.

The late reggae legend DENNIS BROWN will be honoured with a ‘blue plaque’ next month at the London home where he once lived.

The “crown prince of reggae” will be recognised by the Nubian Jak Community Trust who will unveil the plaque on Hazeldean Road in Harlesden, North West London.

The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) - in partnership with the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and through the support of the ministries of Tourism & Entertainment and Youth & Culture - is kicking off ‘Reggae Month’ with a DENNIS BROWN tribute concert.

Yvonne Brown has received a posthumous award for her late husband and ‘Crown Prince of Reggae’ DENNIS BROWN.

BROWN topped the honours list of entertainers yesterday with an Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD) for his contribution to Jamaican music.

Jamaica’s governor general has announced DENNIS EMMANUEL BROWN will posthumously receive a national award later this year.

On the 49th anniversary of Jamaican independence (6 August 1962) BROWN has topped the entertainment field alongside reggae singers MILLIE SMALL and HIGHLAND "DOBBY" DOBSON.

BROWN, who died in 1999, will be awarded the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD) for his contribution to the Jamaican music industry.

The third instalment of DAVID RODIGAN’s new ten-part reggae series for BBC Radio 2 is now available.

This week the British DJ plays lovers rock anthem “Silly Games” by JANET KAY, alongside 1960s Jamaican beach music from JOHN HOLT and THE PARAGONS, as well as roots-rock-reggae anthems by BURNING SPEAR and DENNIS BROWN.

Here’s the full playlist: