The Independent — Rastafarians are thought of as a peaceful bunch, yet one of the Rastafari movement's newest adherents has caused uncharacteristic discord in its ranks. Bunny Wailer, the sole surviving member of the original Wailers line-up, this week accused the ra... more info

ContactMusic — Snoop Lion used to be called Snoop Dogg and was born Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr - that's a lot of names for one person to have in their lifetime.... more info

ContactMusic — Bob Marley's former The Wailers bandmate Bunny Wailer has taken aim at rapper Snoop Dogg for posing as a member of the Rastafari movement after... more info

Guardian Music — John Jeremiah Sullivan's essays on US culture have amazing scope and substanceI began this book reluctantly – I was deep into Hilary Mantel's Bring Up the Bodies, which is pretty much the exact opposite – but by the end I wanted to hand out copie... more info

Guardian Music — Frontman of reggae group the EthiopiansAs leader of the Ethiopians harmony group, the singer Leonard Dillon, who has died of cancer aged 68, scored an impressive number of hit singles during the 1960s and 70s, and was one of the first Jamaican perfor... more info

Guardian Music — We mark the 30th anniversary of Marley's death with a playlist of hits, obscurities and surprising cover versionsAt the 30th anniversary of his death, Bob Marley has become a more iconic figure than he was during his lifetime. His music is heard less... more info

Guardian Music — Reggae musician known as the Cool Ruler who scored a big hit with Night NurseGregory Isaacs, who has died of cancer aged 59, was one of reggae music's most popular singers. Known as the Cool Ruler for his exceptionally suave and emotive voice, Isaacs... more info

All About Jazz — SEPTEMBER 11 AND 12 IN BLACK MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA The Rastafari spirit will be alive and well September 11 and 12 at the Lake Eden Event Grounds in Black Mountain, N.C. R.A.L.A.K. (Rastafari Ancient Living Arts and Kulture) 2010 is a two-day gat... more info

All About Jazz — PRAISE JAH, IT'S BUNNY'S BIRTHDAY! Though overshadowed by Bob Marley and Peter Tosh in the original Wailers, Bunny Wailer is a rasta gold to any reggae enthusiast, a true living legend that's shaped and defined the genre for over 40 years. Bunny tur... more info

Totally Fuzzy — STEFAN M— said... Friendsound are stomping about to the hard techno sound of Cologne. No reason given. • VARIOUS Liquid Sky Cologne Adventure Series vols.1 & 2 (Electro Bunker Cologne 1996/7) • VARIOUS The Elemental Force of Phunk.... more info