NEW KINGSTON IN CONCERT:R&B reggae fusion trio New Kingston has made a name for themselves with a decidedly modern approach to Jamaica's most famous musical tradition. The group's hip hop-inspired beats, uplifting lyrics, and hook-filled choruses are equal parts fresh and nostalgic, brid...

MIGHTY MYSTIC IN CONCERT:East Coast reggae sensation Mighty Mystic combines laid-back grooves with socially conscious lyrics to arrive at a sound that's both relaxed and rich with meaning. Mystic and his backing group The Thunder Band create an all-encompassing atmosphere of love and positivity ...

MICHEL TELO IN CONCERT:Brazilian sertanejo star Michel Telo continues to serve as the country's foremost musical ambassador with sold-out shows around the world. The beloved singer has been performing since age 6, and his concerts are so impressive that his collection of live albums outnumbers h...

MAGIC IN CONCERT:Canadian reggae fusion band MAGIC! scored the unofficial song of summer 2014 with their international smash hit "Rude". The talented foursome may be new to the scene, but their impeccable songwriting and relaxed vibe have already made them live favorites among fans of upbeat...

Lila Downs is the daughter of a Mixtec Indian woman, Anastasia Sanchez,  who ran away from her village at 19 to sing in Mexico City cantinas and a Minnesota-born, Scottish-American film & photography professor, Allen Downs,  who saw her singing and fell in love.  Lila Downs was born in the Oaxac...

LEE SCRATCH PERRY IN CONCERT:As a master of both the studio and the stage, dub reggae pioneer Lee ìScratchî Perry has been making fans feel irie with his innovative recordings and colorful live performances for more than four decades. In addition to producing music for luminaries like Bob Marley, Ju...

JRFJazzReggae FestSaturday April 25, 2015 1 PM – 11 PMUCLA’s LA Tennis CenterLineup includes:    WALE    PORTUGAL. THE MAN    LIDO    MARIAN HILL    JMSN    SHWAYZEand more!JRF 2015 will provide a fresh interpretation of its long history rooted in Jazz and Reggae music. We are expanding our genre an...

JIMMY CLIFF IN CONCERT:Before there was Bob Marley there was Jimmy Cliff, the reggae pioneer widely credited with breaking the genre into the mainstream with his acting and soundtrack contributions to the classic 1972 Jamaican film The Harder They Come.  More than four decades  later Cliff continues...

Jamaican-American rapper and singer Shaggy exploded on the music scene in 2001 with the smash single "It Wasn't Me" off the multi-platinum selling album Hot Shot. The album also featured the single, "Angel," and helped launch Shaggy into international stardom where tickets for hi...

Jamaican reggae rockers Black Uhuru have been helping fans feel irie with their laid-back sound and bass-heavy live shows since the early '70s. The band has enjoyed huge crossover success with their infectiously rhythmic recorded output—they won the first-ever Best Reggae Album GRAMMY in 1985—and th...