A compelling if ultimately uncritical life of the reggae legend. more ›

Though the genre extends far beyond the one family, the Marley name is virtually synonymous with reggae. Only recently stepping out from behind the scenes, Stephen Marley will lead his Ghetto Youths Crew on Thursday at the 9:30 Club. more ›

>> Ever since she burst onto the scene with Groove Theory, Amel Larrieux has maintained her status as a top flight vocalist, dabbling in R&B and jazz. She'll be taking up residence at the Birchmere for two successive nights. $35, 7:30 p.m., also Thursday. more ›

The afternoon got off to an ominous start with the skies opening and rain pouring down, eerily reminiscent of an earlier concert going debacle. Thankfully, the rain stopped, as if coaxed by the uplifting music of the Bob Marley Roots, Rock, Reggae Festival, held this past Sunday at Wolf Trap. But let's face it, even if the rain had continued, it would have had little effect on those at the show, because no one could feel down while listening to music that exudes such joy and sunshine. Unfortunately, the deluge did prevent us from seeing the festival's opening act, local reggae outfit Soldiers of Jah Army, but the remainder of the concert had everyone singing along to some of the most well-known songs ever written. more ›