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Jamaican musician Buju Banton performs at the “I Am Legend” concert at Queen’s Park Savannah, in Portof
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By Vinette K. Pryce
Eagle-eyed reggae music fans are
once again cynical about the five
choices made by the National Academy
of Recording Arts & Science in
deciding the best of the sole Jamaican
category for 2021.
To their dismay, NARAS named
Skip Marley, Toots Hibbert & The
Maytals, Maxi Priest, The Wailers
and Buju Banton contenders competing
for the one coveted music
prize in the Best Reggae Album
category.
All worthy recorders to potentially
snag the coveted golden gramophone,
the usual conversation permeates.
Traditionally the argument
focused on any nominated Marley.
This year is no different, the fast rising
Marley in the spotlight is named
three times and could walk away
with as many.
Nominated for his “Higher Place”
he is distinguished in the category
his family has established a legacy
of winning domination.
Added to that he is named in the
same category as collaborator with
the Wailers on “One World.”
That he is listed collaborator with
the group his grandmother Rita and
grandfather Bob toured the world
seems an idyllic journey fans might
indulge.
And that his mother Cedella,
a former Melody Maker with her
brother Ziggy’s group — also contributed
on the same production
could prove a gainer for the family.
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Yohan Marley releases his new single
“Goodbyes.” Ronald Wayne
By Nelson A. King
Rohan Marley continues to show his
musical prowess with the release of his
single “Goodbyes.”
Jointly produced by Marley, DJ Xpress
and Jizzle, “Goodbyes” shares a dancehall,
Afropop-infused musical sound,
relatable to those who have experienced
being forced to say goodbye, according
to Destine Media on Wednesday.
The entertainment company said
“Goodbyes” comes on the heels of Mar-
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By Nelson A. King
Jamaica’s ground-breaking Reggae
Sunsplash festival returned last weekend
for the first-ever virtual staging
of the event featuring a special tribute
honoring the late Reggae icon, Dennis
Emmanuel Brown.
According to the Jamaica Tourist
Board (JTB), The Dennis Brown tribute
was aired during the first night of the
online festival, which brought streaming
on the official Reggae Sunsplash
YouTube channel on Friday, Nov. 27
starting at 5:30 p.m. ET.
The live 20-minute salute to Jamaica’s
renowned “Crown Prince of Reggae”
included video clips of Brown’s
legendary appearances at previous Reggae
Sunsplash events in addition to
performances by fellow musicians, a
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