Listen to New Music From Jamaican Music Icons Ernest Ranglin and Tan Tan Thornton
Two Jamaican jazz legends reunite at the island's famed Alpha Boys School
Check It Deeply: When Jamaican Reggae Met Miami Bass
Uncovering the lost link between the booty bass of 2 Live Crew and the reggae of Joe Gibbs, Inner Circle and Ernest Ranglin.
Toppa Top 10: Ten Caribbean Jazz Greats
Explore the history of Caribbean jazz, with ten of our favorite West Indian musicians.
LargeUp TV: Chronixx Meets Monty Alexander and Ernest Ranglin at the Blue Note
A few weeks ago, some of Jamaica's most notable musicians came together at the legendary Blue Note jazz club in New York City, for a one-time-only series of performances sponsored by LargeUp. The "A History... Read More...
Impressions: Chronixx x Ernest Ranglin x Monty Alexander at the Blue Note
Words by Kieran Meadows, Photos by Martei Korley—
This weekend, the great jazz pianist Monty Alexander, legendary Jamaican guitarist Ernest Ranglin and the past year's most talked-about new reggae ar... Read More...
The LargeUp Sessions (1/23) with Monty Alexander
Words by LargeUp Crew—
Tonight's guest on the #LargeUpSessions with DJ Gravy, Jesse Serwer and Jah Banks is the great Monty Alexander. Jamaica's most accomplished jazz pianist will stop by RadioLily.com ... Read More...
Instagram Contest: Win Tix To See Chronixx, Ernest Ranglin + Monty Alexander
Words by LargeUp Crew—
Following a massive 2013 that saw him shell dung NYC twice on his debut U.S. tour, Chronixx returns to NY for his first 2014 dates this Saturday (1/25) and Sunday (1/26). No ordinary... Read More...
EVENT: A History of Reggae and The Music of Jamaica at the Blue Note
Words by LargeUp Crew—
Jamaica may be more rich in music makers than any other place in the world but there are few Jamaican musicians more accomplished than Ernest Ranglin and Monty Alexander. JA's grea... Read More...
Sparks Fly: OMI Sets Off “Fireworks”
Words by Tasha Brown—
After Omar “OMI” Pasley released his smooth, do-right, do-good single "Cheerleader" last year, we warned you to be on the lookout for the Jamaican crooner in the coming months. We e... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Best Reggae Guitarists
Words by Jesse Serwer, Martei Korley and Sherman Escoffery—
In contrast to some other genres, reggae guitarists don't necessarily enjoy greater status or celebrity than their cohorts in the rhythm sect... Read More...
Audio: Hear Ernest Ranglin’s New Ska/Jazz Project
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Now 80 years old, Ernest Ranglin (or Ernest Ranglin O.D. fi di yardies dem) is one of the giants of Jamaican music. His name may not be as recognizable as some of the musicians and... Read More...