Folk music and indie folk have become more mainstream in recent years, to my surprise. The uplifting and soothing vibrations of this clean and global form of music are something we should all have more of in our lives. Two years ago, Lee Leffler (guitars, keyboards, vocals and lyrics), along with Michael Frackleton (drumming and bass), formed the Boston-based band, Dream of a Man...

In the world of reggae, where the echoes of legends like Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff still resound, François Marius emerges as a modern torchbearer, igniting the summer airwaves with his latest track, "Rasta Dance." This breezy melody is your invitation to a sun-soaked, groove-filled season. François Marius, a reggae legend, channels his ancestors' energy while adding a modern spin. His increasing music stardom is...