The Wailers

roots · ska

The Wailers are a Jamaican reggae group formed in Kingston in 1981 by former members of Bob Marley and the Wailers, originally led by bassist Aston Familyman Barrett and guitarist Junior Marvin. Aston Barrett Jr. has led the band since 2016, and its 2024 album Evolution was nominated for Best Reggae Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards.