1971 - Eric Donaldson with "Cherry Oh Baby" Lyrics from: http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/hardertheycome/cherryohbaby.htm Cherry oh, Cherry oh, baby, Don`t you know I`m in need of thee? If you don`t believe it`s true, What have you left me to do? So long I,ve been waiting, For you to come right in. And now that we are together, Please … Continue reading Jamaica Festival Song History: 1971 – Watch Eric Donaldson
Jamaica, a tiny island in the West Indies, boasts a musical heritage that has left an indelible mark on global culture. Over the past 60 years, Jamaica has been the birthplace of various musical genres, from the lively rhythms of ska and reggae to their influence on contemporary sounds like dancehall, reggaeton, trip-hop, and dubstep. … Continue reading Jamaica’s Musical Legacy: From Mento to Dubstep and Beyond
1972 - Toots & the Maytals with "Pomps and Pride" Lyrics: Everybody justCryin out (cry out)Calm down (calm down)Have your pomps and prideCalm down (calm down) (x2) Have your pomps and pride Everybody justCryin out (cry out)Calm down (calm down)Have your pomps and prideIs it an opulin, Iceland, calm downhave your pomps and prideFor today, … Continue reading Jamaica Festival Song History – 1972 – Watch Toots & the Maytals
The second decade of the Jamaica Festival Song competition burst onto the scene with tremendous energy, delivering a continuous stream of chart-topping hits. Even today, Jamaicans continue to groove to the soulful rhythms of Jamaica Festival Song champions from 1971 to 1980. Here's a nostalgic journey through those remarkable years: 1971: Eric Donaldson with the … Continue reading Jamaica Festival Song History – 1971 to 1980
The Jamaica Festival Song competition stands as a lasting tribute to Jamaica's musical heritage. Each year, songwriters and singers vie for the prestigious prize, hoping to etch their names into the annals of history. When you tune in to the melodies of yesteryears, these songs have a unique ability to transport you to a bygone … Continue reading Jamaica Festival Song History – 1966 to 1970
Setting the Perfect Tone: Crafting an Unforgettable Wedding Music Experience By: Denise N. Fyffe. Preparing for a wedding involves numerous details, from selecting the perfect flowers to finding a reliable caterer. While many decisions can be made in advance, one crucial element that holds the power to captivate hearts and stir emotions is often left … Continue reading Setting the Perfect Tone: Crafting an Unforgettable Wedding Music Experience
It's that time and season, for the Jamaica Festival Song competition. There are many big-name singers, songwriters and it will be a very competitive year. The essence of the Jamaica Festival Song 2021 competition is to promote Jamaican culture. These songs bring people to the core of what Jamaica is all about. It teaches people … Continue reading Jamaica Festival Song 2021: Love Jamaica My Land
Jamaica has a rich history, in various areas including sports, arts, culture, food etc. Surely not the least of these, is music. Jamaicans have thrived and are known to be some of the most easy going and happiest people in the world; simply, because they can ‘bill’ a vibe from listening to music. Jamaica, as … Continue reading Jamaica Festival Song, Looking Forward
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2013, Denise N. Fyffe The highlight of my day came when I came across an hilarious video review on Youtube from The Dutty Berry Show on Why #Tessanne Chin Had Many Rivers To Cross. This certainly has led to many minutes spent on YouTube scoping out each weekly review … Continue reading Hilarious Jamaican review of ALL Tessanne Chin’s performances on NBC The Voice
Jamaican Reggae Artiste, Bob Marley: The shooting of a Wailer Los Angeles – Bob Marley, one of the world’s best-known Jamaican Reggae performers, and three other persons were shot December 3rd when seven gunmen burst onto the grounds of Marley’s home in Kingston, Jamaica, where he and his band, the Wailers, were rehearsing. Miraculously, amid a … Continue reading Bob Marley: The Shooting of a Wailer by Cameron Crowe, January 13, 1977
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