Jimmy Cliff became an accomplished musician, actor, singer, songwriter, producer, and humanitarian and has received many accolades.

Reggae is characterised by the fusion of European and African traits, with origins in enslaved work songs.

Jamaican music is known globally but many people don't know how much this tiny island has contributed to the industry, and not just reggae.

Jamaica gained independence in 1962 and about that time reggae music emerged.

Reggae music originated in Jamaica and has grown into a world-wide sensation. It reflects a fusion of different musical periods and types..

Jamaican Bob Marley served as a world ambassador for reggae music and sold more than 20 million records throughout his career.

February is a landmark month for Reggae Month as it is the birth month of Bob Marley and Dennis Brown, well-known reggae singers world-wide