Initiative
The Reggae Institute
Rooted in culture, built to last.
Researching reggae's history, cultural meaning and worldwide influence.
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Purpose
The Reggae Institute functions as the research and educational division of the Foundation, conducting and publishing work concerning:
- Ska
- Rocksteady
- Reggae
- Dub
- Dancehall
- Sound systems
- Jamaican music production
- Rastafari
- Fashion
- Dance
- Language
- Migration
- Caribbean identity
- Global reggae movements
- Music technology
- Women in Jamaican music
Research
Original articles, essays, profiles and historical studies exploring reggae and Jamaican cultural history.
Reggae Timeline
A decade-by-decade timeline beginning with Jamaica's early popular music and continuing through contemporary reggae and dancehall.
Oral Histories
Recorded interviews with artists, musicians, producers, engineers, dancers, selectors, promoters, designers, photographers, journalists, family members and cultural witnesses.
Educational Resources
Materials developed for schools, universities, museums, researchers, cultural organizations, young people and general audiences.
Publication
Reggae Institute Journal
- Artist Profiles
- Music History
- Sound-System Studies
- Dancehall Studies
- Fashion and Style
- Reggae Around the World
- Women in Reggae
- Rastafari and Culture
- Archival Discoveries
- Interviews
Research Standards
Every important historical article includes an author or researcher, publication date, sources, interviews consulted, related museum materials and a corrections or update policy.