Sounds of Jamaica: eight acts you need to know about now
Celebrations to mark Jamaica's 50th anniversary and musical heritage have begun, including a series of shows at the O2 in London. From dancehall to roots reggae and points in between, here are eight acts now representing their country EtanaThe reggae-soul diva Shauna McKenzie, 29, decided to call herself Etana while leafing through a book of African names because it means "the strong one" (plus it rhymes with Shauna). Her introduction as a reggae performer came as a backing singer for the Rasta ...
Guardian Music — Celebrations to mark Jamaica's 50th anniversary and musical heritage have begun, including a series of shows at the O2 in London. From dancehall to roots reggae and point... more info