Reggae Revival

Reggae revival names a 2010s movement of younger Jamaican artists returning to live-band roots reggae, rocksteady feels, and conscious lyrics — associated with Protoje, Chronixx, and Kabaka Pyramid among others.

Why it matters: The revival rebalanced global attention toward live instrumentation after years of digital dancehall dominance. It sparked debates about authenticity, tourism branding, and who speaks for contemporary Jamaica.