Bob Marley
Everything published on Viyolens under Bob Marley — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Reggae Music for Newcomers: Where to Start
No scales, no history lesson required. Just three records, three things to notice, and a straightforward way into reggae for anyone starting from zero.
The Best Reggae Music Artists to Know
No filler, no forced obscurities — the reggae artists, producers and session players who actually built the genre, and what to listen for from each.
The Best Reggae Music Songs Right Now
Reggae doesn't really do disposable hits. These are the songs that filled dancefloors in the 1970s and still fill them now.
Essential Reggae Music Albums Explained
Skip the same five Marley songs. These are the reggae records that actually changed the genre — roots, dub and everything in between.
A Beginner's Guide to Reggae Music
The bass carries the tune, the guitar skips the beat, and the whole thing still somehow feels relaxed. Here's what reggae is and where it came from, in plain terms.
The History of Reggae Music
A decade-by-decade timeline of how Jamaican music went from mento and ska to reggae, dub and dancehall — and how it ended up everywhere.
