Reggae music grew out of the rich cultural and musical life of Jamaica, especially in the years surrounding the island’s independence from Britain in 1962.

Nick Drake was an English singer-songwriter whose brief life produced some of the most haunting and beautiful music in modern folk.

Jazz musicians love playing Stevie Wonder tunes because they’re unusually “jazz-friendly” while still being instantly recognisable to audiences.

Leeds has established itself as a leading centre for jazz in the UK, The city’s jazz scene is characterised by its innovative approach, blending traditional jazz with modern improvisation, fusion and experimentation.

Calvin Hernton (1931-2018) was an influential African American poet, novelist, and educator known for exploring themes of race and identity. His notable works include poetry collections and the novel "The Scavenger’s Daughter."

Jazz lofts emerged as part of a grassroots movement when many musicians began seeking alternatives to the commercial jazz clubs that dominated the music industry at the time.

Punk jazz is a dynamic and innovative genre that seamlessly blends the raw intensity of punk rock with the sophisticated, improvisational elements of jazz.

Belgium may not be the first country that comes to mind when thinking of jazz music, but this small European nation has a rich and vibrant jazz scene.

The German SABA label, founded in 1958 by Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, produced about 40 jazz LPs until 1968 when its parent company was sold. So, Brunner-Schwer founded MPS (Musik Produktion Schwarzwald) and brought in the entire SABA back catalog.

Spiritual jazz is a sub-genre of jazz that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, noted for its deeply contemplative and transcendent qualities.