Big changes came to The Wailers after the release of Burnin’ (1973). Founding members Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer stepped away from the band, leaving the unit that became Bob Marley and The Wailers in ...

But things weren’t that simple on the contract side of things. After The Wailers’ disputes with earlier record producers over royalties, all three were suspicious of Island Records owner Chris ...

Fifty years ago, the singer-songwriter was in vogue. Most of the artistes with that tag, including Joni Mitchell, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Van Morrison, and David Bowie, released albums in 1974. Bob ...

Rwandan reggae icon Raphael Mitali, better known by his stage name Natty Dread, died on the morning of June 14 at the age of 56 following a lengthy battle with prostate cancer. In early 2023, the ...

More than just the thick mane of natural dreadlocks, the reggae music he plays and Rastafarian beliefs he ascribes to, the mention of Natty Dread's name invokes one thing among people that know him in ...