Mento is the name given to Jamaican folk music that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s. Similar to Calypso, which originated in Trinidad, the sound of Mento can be traced back to the convergent society of ...

Rhythms became more relaxed and songs ... Reggae’s presence can still be felt today, influencing genres such as punk, hip hop and rock through artists such as Eric Clapton, Sean Paul, Rihanna ...

Singer Rihanna gave audience members a shock during a recent karaoke performance in New York City. The 36-year-old, who ...