Yellowman at the Blue Note

Yellowman comes to the Blue Note on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Jamaica’s first dancehall superstar, Yellowman ushered in a new era in reggae music following Bob Marley’s death. His early ’80s success brought the popularity of toasting, the reggae equivalent of rapping, to a new level and helped establish dancehall as the wave of the future. Yellowman is considered a pioneer of dancehall music and has influenced many artists, including Shabba Ranks, Sean Paul and Beenie Man. He has also been recognized for his advocacy for people with albinism and his efforts to raise awareness about social issues in Jamaica. Blue Note, 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa