For more than a decade, several reggae artists have been sparking controversy with songs that contain anti-gay lyrics. Beenie Man, Capleton and Buju Banton are among those accused of writing violent, ...

'Why dem try to make I unhappy, really and truly, I don't know," the gruff yet sinuous voice of Buju Banton chides. The words, from Banton's 1997 hit "Hills and Valleys," are warmly received by the ...

An exploration of the origins of reggae lyrics in the slave trade. Reggae's influence and popularity both within and outside Jamaica reflects its 'third-world origins'. In particular, reggae's roots ...

Day to Day producer Christopher Johnson reports that many gay rights activists are protesting against some dancehall reggae artists who feature homophobic lyrics in their music. Artists and dancehall ...

Pressure continues to mount on the Edmonton Reggae Festival, as sponsors and fans react to the controversy swirling around the homophobic lyrics in songs by three headlining acts. Some who planned to ...

Gay and lesbian rights activists are calling for the deportation of two controversial reggae artists scheduled to perform in Toronto in the coming days. Jamaican singer Elephant Man, whose real name ...