U-Roy, the influential reggae artist who specialized in the art of toasting and whose style became a key precursor in the early development of hip-hop, has died at the age of 78. The singer and ...
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Before U-Roy, toasting was what you did at breakfast or weddings. After the Jamaican reggae star became famous ...
Trojan’s releases introduced the UK to reggae, deejaying, toasting, lovers rock, dancehall – and Five Star’s dad. This is an immaculately curated collection of a golden era It is fitting that Trojan ...