JAMAICA FESTIVAL SONG FINALISTS 2023

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange said they are “ten good songs that will add to the excitement of Jamaica’s Emancipation and Independence celebrations this year”.

Eric Donaldson – Reggae Jamaica;

Lady Denna & The Whole Note Mento Band – Little Paradise;

Prince Fabulous – No Weh Like Yard; Mento Tones Jamaica; Mi Born and Grow;

Shuga – Dancing Same Way;

Av&TE Jamaica Ah Mi Yaad;

Hot Rod, More Love;

Exco Levy, Feel Like Home;

Slashe, Best In The World and Princess Black, Big Up Mama JA.

According to the Minister, the ten finalists were selected from more than 200 entries. The selection panel was led by the veteran music producer Augustus “Gussie” Clarke. Minister Grange thanked the panel for their work and expressed joy for what she called a “flood of quality entries” this year.