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The article reports on roots reggae artist Damian Marley and rapper Nas' release of the album "Distant Relatives." It states that the album took two years to finish and its title refers to the common ancestry shared by descendants of the African Diaspora. Marley says that it is his father Bob's greatest theme that unifies the album. The two artists are already contemplating on doing a second album together.

The article reports on the highlights of the Marley family's concert and symposium, called "Africa Unite," in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event was part of the celebration of reggae musician Bob Marley's 60th birthday and aimed to revitalize his message of African solidarity. A brief overview of Marley's first visit to Ethiopia in 1978 is presented.

The article pays tribute to reggae's immortal superstar Bob Marley from Jamaica. His fellow musician, friends and family recalled the final days of Marley, from the day his neck froze and his body stiffened while jogging, in preparation for their performance at Madison Square Garden to his confinement and therapy of cancer, and his death on May 11, 1981. Also included were messages from peers and admirers regarding his influence, his impact on Jamaica and why his music seems to live forever.

The article profiles the reggae band SOJA. Topics discussed include the career history of SOJA, the influence of poet Max Ehrmann on the band's leader Jacob Hemphill and the launch of SOJA's fifth album, "Amid the Noise and Haste." Also discussed are Hemphill's encounters with violence due to political conflicts in Liberia where he spent his childhood, the influence of musician Bob Marley on the band's music and the challenges SOJA encountered before breaking into the sound recording business.

The article profiles Max Romeo, a reggae singer. Topics discussed include his release of the album "War ina Babylon," how he started writing love songs, childhood memories, Jamaica's People National Party's adoption of his song "Let the Power Fall" as the theme song for its 1972 election campaign and his album "Horror Zone" with producer Daniel Boyle.

The article reviews the music release "Gamehenge 09," by Various Artists.

The article focuses on reggae musician Michael Franti's recording of his album "All Rebel Rockers." He recorded the album with the help of drummer Sly Dunbar and bassist Robbie Shakespeare. The album is a follow-up to his 2006 disc, "Yell Fire." He describes recording in a Jamaican-style process. The album was recorded at Anchor Studios in Kingston, Jamaica.

The article explores the career of reggae musician Ziggy Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley. Topics discussed include the family-run label Tuff Gong Worldwide, songs in Marley's album "Fly Rasta," and activities with his band which also features drummer Santa Davis and bassist Pablo Stennett. Also highlighted are Marley's aim to fulfill the dreams of his father and his view that music is spiritual.

The article focuses on the success of the Santa Barbara, California-based reggae band Rebelution composed of lead singer and guitarist Eric Rachmany, keyboardist Rory Carey, bassist Marley D. Williams and drummer Wesley Finley, their beginnings in college, and the band's stand to be positive role models.

The article reviews the music release "Rings," by Sean Bones.

The article reviews the music release "Family Time," by Ziggy Marley.

The article reviews the music release "Shattered," by Matisyahu.

The article reviews the music recording "Spirits in the Material World: A Reggae Tribute to the Police," by various artists.

The article profiles Pato Banton, a reggae musician. He toured the world with Peter Gabriel's WOMAD organization in 1999. He helped organized music-focused workshops for children in the Canary Islands, young prisoners in Sicily and Aborigines in Australia. The drive-by shooting that wounded his two sons served as a catalyst for Banton to work in his hometown in Birmingham, Alabama to reduce gang and gun violence.

The article profiles the reggae musician Nasio Fontaine. He discovered reggae during the time of the songs "Rivers of Babylon," "Kinky Reggae" and "Get Up Stand Up." These songs has driven him to explore his roots, music and the Rastafarian faith. After many years of living in New York and Canada, he went back to Dominica, where he has written his best music album "Universal Cry."