Dressing the wounds of dancehall
Dressing the wounds of dancehall
In the article entitled ‘No Caribbean love for dancehall’ by Krista Henry in the May 10 issue of The Gleaner, the assertion that “Caribbean islands are putting a ‘stop order’ on Jamaican artistes travelling throughout the region” is not only misleading but also divisive.
Indeed, the observation that Jamaican songs are being banned on radio stations in the region without acknowledging the banning taking place in Jamaica is nothing short of disingenuous. On the other hand, it is encouraging to learn that across the region societies are showing an appreciation for the significance and impact of popular music, and heart-warming to see their discriminating taste in rejecting works and artistes that purvey vulgar, vile and vituperative messages.