Guardian Music — Dr No was set in Jamaica, so why not record a joyful ska version of the the famous Bond theme?For those too young for punk and too bewildered by post-punk, in 1979 2-Tone was just the ticket. It also provided a handy route into ska, a genre of music ... 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

Totally Fuzzy — Catch a Fire is the major-label-debut album for Jamaican reggae band The Wailers, released on Island Records in 1973. The album established the band as international superstars. Leader Bob Marley in particular became world-famous. The socially aware... more info

Guardian Music — Brixton Academy, LondonThis tour to celebrate Toots and the Maytals' 50th anniversary is their biggest ever, and 65-year-old frontman Toots Hibbert is dressed for the occasion in the regulation ageing superstar uniform of leather waistcoat and trouse... more info

Guardian Music — Top Jamaican reggae label scion, he signed Sean Paul and Beenie Man and raised the standard of dancehallJoel Chin, who has been killed outside his home in Jamaica at the age of 35, was the director of A&R (artists and repertoire) for VP Records, the... more info

Guardian Music — Prince Fatty and Mutant Hi-Fi team up with Jamaican reggae crooner Little Roy on cover album Battle For SeattleReleased to coincide with the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's Nevermind, Battle For Seattle is a reggae take on 10 of the band's classic trac... more info

Guardian Music — Veteran DJ shares some of his favourite music. 'If you love reggae, you've got to love soul,' he saysFrom his original shows on Radio London and Capital to his new Sunday show on Kiss FM, a series on Radio 2, up to four gigs a week, and now Dubwize ... more info

Guardian Music — 'The last time I had a spliff it knocked me out for a day, a night and another day'Lee "Scratch" Perry, 75, was born in Jamaica. In 1968 he formed a label, Upsetter Records, to record his own music; his first single was People Funny Boy. In 1969, he ... more info

Guardian Music — Working in rock recording studios in the 60s and 70s was a test of stamina as much as skill. Island Records engineer Phill Brown recalls his eventful career in the control roomAs the house recording engineer at Island Records' studios in London durin... 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