“There's a Rastafarian family who's always making food, and they have this major sound system ... vintage posters, it's one of the oldest—and last remaining—record shops in Jamaica.

the foremost promoters of sound system events in North America and beyond, in association with New York’s Irie Jam Radio, which broadcasts Jamaica focused programming on WPAT 93.5 FM ...

In the 1990s, the idea of the Jamaican soundclash – a fierce sound battle between rival soundsystems – took off around the world, from the Caribbean to the US, Japan to Scandinavia.

As a young adult, he joined Black Chiney, a Jamaican sound system. And for the last several ... book entitled “Art of Dancehall: Flyer and Poster Designs of Jamaican Dancehall Culture ...

In 1973 the Blake brothers opened Kingston’s landmark Turntable Club, which enjoyed a 28-year run. Bob Marley went there often, as did many prominent musicians, politicians and other professionals.

Its presence can turn any spot into a reggae dance hall with bone-shaking heavy bass and staccato beats. But Ortiz says the giant sound system is less about volume and more about good vibes ...

Jelani ‘JB Wassifa’ Brown is continuing a sound system legacy that began more than half a century ago (Picture: Adam Dawson/Cap7ure/Getty/PA) Reggae is ‘a thing of the soul’ says Jelani ...

Jamaican-style sound system in D.C. Sound system culture began in Jamaica in the 1950s, as DJs competed to see who had the louder rig and the better, more exclusive tunes. As Jamaicans migrated to ...

Jah Shaka AKA Zulu Warrior, was a Jamaican sound system operator and pioneer in the dub and reggae music industry, who inspired many around him. Based in South East London, he combined the ...

In the 1990s, the idea of the Jamaican soundclash – a fierce sound battle between rival soundsystems – took off around the world, from the Caribbean to the US, Japan to Scandinavia.