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JAMAICA'S FESTIVAL GONE TO WASTE

 
XDFIX 2020-07-28 10:38:15 

This one has no taste - songs not inspirational

At the launch of the competition, Culture Minister Olivia Grange stated that the addition of veteran acts was to renew interest and bring the competition back to its former glory.


'THIS is not a win for me personally… it is a win for all Jamaica.” That is how Grammy-winning reggae artiste Buju Banton is viewing his latest accolade, having walked away the winner of the 2020 Jamaica Festival Song Competition on Sunday for his entry I am a Jamaican.


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The country has not moved on since the 1970s in its cultural expression through music

 
buds 2020-07-28 14:31:42 

In reply to XDFIX

I agree. He won it on his name recognition. That's all I can think.

rolleyes

 
HumbleCalf 2020-07-28 22:52:19 

In reply to XDFIX

I think it was good. Songs patriotic with lots of big name contestants - Buju, Toots, Freddie McGregor and Michigan - long I nuh hear Michigan.

My winner is Xtra Bigg - Jamaica a Paradise, but dem choose Buju.