Just a few months after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica danced right back to the center of the global music conversation with this year’s Island Music Conference (Feb. 25-28).

When artists join forces on a track, the impact can be career-defining—expanding their reach, introducing them to new audiences, and reshaping music conversations. At its best, music collaborations ...

Here are five things to know from the 2026 Island Music Conference. By Kyle Denis Just a few months after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica danced right back to the center of the global ...