Orlando Patterson, a historical and cultural sociologist, is John Cowles Professor of Sociology at Harvard University. He previously held faculty appointments at the University of the West Indies, his alma mater, and the London...

Reggae is a distinctive genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s. Influenced by Blues, R&B, and Afro Jamaican roots, reggae has its own unmistakable sound characterized by groovy basslines, bouncy beats, and the use of...

A new documentary aims to highlight how Jamaican music became a pivotal and unexpected part of Canadian culture. Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul documents the impact immigrants from Jamaica had on the Canadian music scene in the ‘60s...