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The Riddims The Riddims are a local group that is making a name for itself in the state. They are pioneers of high-desert reggae. It’s a style of music that blends roots reggae, hip-hop, rock, and ...

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D'Angelo. Brian Wilson. Sly Stone. We lost these greats and so many more in 2025 — singers, producers, conductors and writers whose departures gave us a pang of loss, but whose art still lifts us up.

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Before Kartel, Lila Iké, Keznamdi, Jesse Royal and Mortimer face off for the 2026 best reggae album Grammy, check out Billboard’s ranking of the 10 Best Caribbean Albums of 2025.