Bob Marley
Reggae, Roots Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady – Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – “No Woman, No Cry,” “One Love,” “Redemption Song”
Rita Marley
Rita Marley, is known as Bob Marley Wife, a Jamaican singer and member of the reggae group The I-Threes. She contributed to genres of reggae and ska. She has received several awards throughout her career, including the Order of Distinction from the Jamaican government. Some of her greatest hit records include “One Draw” and “Harambe”.
Peter Tosh
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album – “Legalize It,” “Equal Rights,” “Johnny B. Goode”
Jimmy Cliff
Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady – Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album – “The Harder They Come,” “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get It If You Really Want”
Morgan Heritage
They are known for their fusion of roots reggae with other genres such as rock, hip-hop, and R&B. They have won several awards including a Grammy for Best Reggae Album in 2016 for their album “Strictly Roots.” Some of their greatest hit records include “Don’t Haffi Dread,” “Down by the River,” and “Tell Me How Come.”
Toots and the Maytals
Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady – Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album – “Pressure Drop,” “54-46 That’s My Number,” “Funky Kingston”
Ken Boothe
Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady –
He is known for his soulful voice and ability to blend different genres of music, including reggae, ska, and rocksteady. Award-winning Ken Boot greatest hits include – Some of his most popular music hits include “Everything I Own,” “The Train Is Coming,” and “Artibella”e
Burning Spear
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album – “Marcus Garvey,” “Slavery Days,” “Social Living”
Bunny Wailer
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album – “Blackheart Man,” “Cool Runnings,” “Rise & Shine”
Gregory Isaacs
Reggae, Lovers Rock – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Night Nurse,” “My Only Lover,” “Rumours”
Dennis Brown
Reggae, Lovers Rock – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Here I Come,” “Revolution,” “Love Has Found Its Way”
Lee Scratch Perry
Reggae, Dub – Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album – “War Ina Babylon,” “Roast Fish Collie Weed & Corn Bread,” “Curly Locks”
Max Romeo
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Chase the Devil,” “War Ina Babylon,” “One Step Forward”
Desmond Dekker
Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Israelites,” “007 (Shanty Town),” “Rude Boy Train”
Alpha Blondy
Reggae, African Reggae – Kora Awards for Best African Reggae Artist – “Jerusalem,” “Cocody Rock,” “Brigadier Sabari”
Steel Pulse
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album – “Handsworth Revolution,” “Ku Klux Klan,” “Roller Skates”
Third Worldz
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Now That We Found Love,” “96 Degrees in the Shade,” “Try Jah Love”
Mutabaruka
Jamaican dub poet and radio personality. He is known for his socially conscious and politically charged poetry, often set to reggae music. He has won several awards for his work, including the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer from the Jamaican government. Some of his most famous works include “Dis Poem,” “Check It,” and “The People’s Court.”
U-Roy
Pioneer of the toasting style of reggae music. He is known for his unique style of speaking over instrumental tracks, which became a popular technique in reggae music. U-Roy has won several awards throughout his career, including the Order of Distinction from the Jamaican government in 2007. Some of his greatest hit records include “Wake the Town,” “Wear You to the Ball,” and “Natty Rebel.”
Yellowman
Reggae, Dancehall – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Zungguzungguguzungguzeng,” “Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt,” “Blueberry Hill”
Barrington Levy
Reggae, Dancehall – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Murderer,” “Under Mi Sensi,” “Black Roses”
Freddie McGregor
Reggae, Lovers Rock – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Big Ship,” “Push Come to Shove,” “I Was Born a Winner”
Beres Hammond
Reggae, Lovers Rock – He has won numerous awards throughout his career, including the Order of Jamaica in 2018. Some of his most famous songs include “Putting Up Resistance,” “Tempted to Touch,” and “Rockaway.”
Cocoa Tea
A Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist. He is known for his smooth vocals and socially conscious lyrics. Some of his greatest hit records include “Rikers Island,” “Good Life,” and “Young Lover.” He has received several awards throughout his career, including the Order of Distinction from the Jamaican government in 2008.
Luciano
a Jamaican reggae artist. He is known for his conscious lyrics and spiritual themes in his music. Luciano has won several awards, including the International Reggae and World Music Award for Best Male Vocalist in 1999 and 2000. Some of his greatest hit records include “It’s Me Again Jah,” “Sweep Over My Soul,” and “Messenger.”
John Holt
He was a pioneer of the rocksteady genre and also had success in reggae and soul music. He received several awards throughout his career, including the Order of Distinction from the Jamaican government. Some of his greatest hit records include “Stick By Me,” “Ali Baba,” and “The Tide Is High.”
Derrick Morgan
Derrick Morgan is a Jamaican ska, rocksteady, and reggae singer. He is known for his pioneering work in the ska genre and has received numerous awards throughout his career. Some of his greatest hit records include “Tougher Than Tough,” “Forward March,” and “Housewives’ Choice.”
Big Youth
Jamaican DJ and reggae musician known for his unique style of toasting. He has won several awards throughout his career, including the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer in 2010. Some of his greatest hit records include “S-90 Skank,” “Natty Cultural Dread,” and “Hit the Road Jack.”
Buju Banton
Reggae, Dancehall – Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album – “Champion,” “Wanna Be Loved,” “Untold Stories”
Junior Reid
He is known for his work with the band Black Uhuru and his solo career. He has received several awards, including the International Reggae and World Music Award for Best Male Vocalist in 1993. Some of his greatest hit records include “One Blood,” “Boom Shack-A-Lack,” and “This Is Why I’m Hot.”
Capleton
is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist. He is known for his conscious lyrics and energetic performances. Capleton has received several awards throughout his career, including the International Reggae and World Music Award for Best Male Dancehall Artist in 1998 and the Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year in 2000. Some of his greatest hit records include “Jah Jah City,” “That Day Will Come,” and “Who Dem.”
Shaggy
Reggae, Dancehall – Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album – “Boombastic,” “It Wasn’t Me,” “Angel”
Sean Paul
Reggae, Dancehall – Grammy Award – “Get Busy,” “Temperature,” “We Be Burnin'”
Damian Marley
Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop – Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album – “Welcome to Jamrock,” “Road to Zion,” “Patience”
Ziggy Marley
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album – “Conscious Party,” “Tomorrow People,” “Love Is My Religion”
Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte is an American singer, actor, and social activist. He is known for his contributions to the calypso and folk music genres. He has won numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards and a Tony Award. Some of his greatest hit records include “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song),” “Jamaica Farewell,” and “Matilda.”
Inner Circle
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album – “Bad Boys,” “Sweat (A La La La La Long),” “Games People Play”
Maxi Priest
Reggae, Lovers Rock – MOBO Award – “Close to You,” “Wild World,” “That Girl”
The Wailers
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award – “Stir It Up,” “Get Up, Stand Up,” “I Shot the Sheriff”
Garnett Silk
He is famous for his contributions to the roots reggae and dancehall genres. Unfortunately, he passed away at a young age and did not receive many awards during his lifetime. Some of his greatest hit records include “Hello Africa,” “Mama Africa,” and “Splashing Dashing.”
Shabba Ranks
Reggae, Roots Reggae – He is known for his unique style of toasting and has won two Grammy Awards for Best Reggae Album. Some of his hit records include “Mr. Loverman,” “Ting-A-Ling,” and “Trailor Load A Girls.”
The Skatalites
Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Guns of Navarone,” “Simmer Down,” “Phoenix City” “Ting-A-Ling,” and “Trailor Load A Girls.”
Alton Ellis
Alton Ellis was a Jamaican singer-songwriter known as the “Godfather of Rocksteady.” He was also influential in the development of reggae music. Ellis received several awards throughout his career, including the Order of Distinction from the Jamaican government. Some of his greatest hit records include “Rocksteady,” “I’m Still in Love with You,” and “Ain’t That Loving You.”
Sugar Minott
He is known for his contributions to the dancehall genre and for founding the Youthman Promotions sound system. Some of his greatest hit records include “Good Thing Going” and “Herbsman Hustling.” As for awards, he received the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer for his contributions to Jamaican music.
Jacob Miller
Prince Far I
Mad Professor
The Heptones
Reggae, Rocksteady – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Book of Rules,” “Fatty Fatty,” “Party Time”
The Abyssinians
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Satta Massagana,” “Declaration of Rights,” “Y Mas Gan”
The Congos
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Fisherman,” “Solid Foundation,” “La La Bam-Bam”
Prince Buster
Jamaican singer-songwriter and producer known for his contributions to the ska and rocksteady genres. He received several awards throughout his career, including the Order of Distinction from the Jamaican government. Some of his greatest hit records include “Al Capone,” “Judge Dread,” and “Ten Commandments of Man.”
Sly and Robbie
Reggae, Dub – Grammy Award – “Boops (Here to Go),” “Superthruster,” “Make ‘Em Move”
The Gladiators
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Dreadlocks the Time Is Now,” “Bongo Red,” “Stick a Bush
Pablo Moses
He is known for his socially conscious lyrics and his unique vocal style. Some of his greatest hit records include “I Love I Bring,” “A Song,” and “Ready, Aim, Fire.”
The Mighty Diamonds
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Pass the Kouchie,” “Right Time,” “I Need a Roof”
The Melodians
Reggae, Rocksteady – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Rivers of Babylon,” “Sweet Sensation,” “Little Nut Tree”
Dennis Alcapone
Dennis Alcapone is a Jamaican reggae deejay and producer. He is known for his work in the early days of reggae music, particularly in the 1970s. Some of his greatest hit records include “Wake Up Jamaica” and “Cassius Clay.”
Culture
Reggae, Roots Reggae – International Reggae and World Music Award – “Two Sevens Clash,” “International Herb,” “Jah Rastafari”
Black Uhuru
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Grammy Award – “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “Sponji Reggae,” “What Is Life”
The Maytones
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Money Worries,” “Boat to Zion,” “Madness”
The Paragons
Reggae, Rocksteady – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “The Tide Is High,” “On the Beach,” “Happy Go Lucky Girl”
The Meditations
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Woman Is Like a Shadow,” “No Peace,” “Running From Jamaica
The Twinkle Brothers
Reggae, Roots Reggae – Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award – “Jahovia,” “Never Get Burn,” “Since I Throw the Comb Away”
ASWAD
Reggae, Roots Reggae – MOBO Award – “Don’t Turn Around,” “Shine,” “Warrior Charge”
I-Roy
He is famous for his contributions to the genres of reggae and dub. Some of his greatest hit records include “Monkey Fashion,” “Buck and the Preacher,” and “Dr. Phibbs.”