1892–1975, Emperor of Ethiopia (1930–74).
He was born Tafari Makonnen, the son of a noted general and the grandnephew of Emperor Menelik II. A brilliant student, he became a favorite of Menelik, who made him a …

Hopeton Lewis’ rich baritone has had a profound impact on Jamaican music, and his mixture of gospel and soul elements helped set the template for early rocksteady. Born October 3, 1947, in Kingston, Lewis’ mother …

Dancehall singjay Half Pint recorded some of the genre’s early classics during the first half of the ’80s. His appeal outside Jamaica was somewhat limited by his willingness to repeat simple musical ideas, but the …

One of Jamaica’s most distinguished and beloved vocalists, Horace Andy is blessed with one of the most distinctive voices on the island and his emotive delivery just adds further weight to his reputation. His classic …