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Caribbean community mourns Gil Bailey, ‘Godfather of Reggae Radio’

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Pioneering radio broadcaster Gil Bailey, known as the Godfather of Reggae Radio, died Monday of COVID-19.

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A formerly anti-gay reggae star returns to Jamaica. This lesbian poet calls it ‘complicated.’

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The Marley Brothers

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Aha Moment: Matisyahu

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The Marley Brothers

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Bonus Track: “Coming & Going”

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Jimmy Cliff performs the track from his upcoming album, Existence, live in Studio 360.

Sideshow Podcast: “Rude” by Magic! Is the Worst Best Song of the Summer

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“Rude” by Magic! is America’s #1 song — it’s also America’s most hated song. Critic Jia Tolentino explains the fine line between good, credible pop and the incredibly bad stuff.

New Year’s Resolution: A DJ Gets Back on the Mic

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Maria Thornton quit reggae, started a family, and moved to Ohio. But this year, she’s ready to get back into the game.

Creative New Year’s Resolutions: Raising Eyebrows

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One of our listeners has resolved to return to her first passion — reggae. She’s finding it more challenging than she expected.

2015 Creative Resolutions: The Power of Positive Rhythm

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Maria Thornton loved reggae so much, she moved to the West Indies as a teenager. Now a mom in Ohio, she’s recording and performing music again.

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