International Reggae Day celebrates Jamaica’s iconic music by refocusing on activism and climate justice

International Reggae Day celebrates Jamaica’s iconic music by refocusing on activism and climate justice

‘Reggae music is a spirit’Originally published on Global VoicesFeature image via Canva Pro. International Reggae Day (IRD) marks its 31st year with the theme “One Love, One Voice, One Day.” It calls for a “refocus” – and perhaps a revival – of reggae music as a vehicle for activism. As part of the celebrations, the IRD team announced its second annual Winnie Mandela Humanitarian Award recipient, which went this year to Prime Minister Mia Mottley…

World marks International Reggae Day

HAVANA, Cuba, July 1 (ACN) The world marks today International Reggae Day, a musical genre born in Jamaica that has transcended borders to become a global cultural phenomenon.