
By Reggae Dread - July 1, 2025

Introduction to Hawaiian Reggae’s RootsAs the warm trade winds of Oahu carry the sound of surf crashing on the shore, a new kind of rhythm began to echo through the islands in the late 1970s—the rise of Hawaiian reggae. It wasn’t born in Hawaii, but it resonated deeply with its people. The cultural and spiritual messages of Jamaican reggae found a natural home in the Hawaiian islands, evolving into a ...