Rocksteady, however ... The power of reggae, built on a foundation of history with the spirit of the Jamaican people and messages of a better future, became a notion with universal appreciation.

The Jamaican bass player came of age during the rocksteady era which ran from 1966-68. Jackie Jackson held that position at Treasure Isle as a member of The Supersonics, house band at the ...

The band fit into the Rocksteady wave of Jamaican music quite well, with a string of hits starting in 1964 and running through 1970. After suffering from a lack of royalty payments, the group joined ...

The Jamaican-American singer will celebrate the history of reggae music with his "Mr. Symphonic" show. The program will trace a legacy that includes mento, ska, rocksteady and reggae through ...

Founded in 2016 by Lucky Cat Zoë, Sisters of Reggae are five record collectors and selectors playing Rocksteady to Revival, Jamaican Oldies, Ska, Roots, Rockers, Dub and Early Digital Reggae.

As a group we are inspired by the harmonies, American Jazz/rhythm and blues influences of early Jamaican Ska, rocksteady and reggae as well as the harder edge and increased tempo of the 2Tone Revival.