Minister McNeill Congratulates Reggae Grammy Winner Morgan Heritage
Kingston, Jamaica – Morgan Heritage won the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album, Strictly Roots at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards on Monday, February 15th. The announcement was made early during the Awards, at the Staples Center, Los Angeles.
The album, Strictly Roots topped the Billboard’s Reggae Album Chart in May 2015. It is the group’s 10th studio album and was produced by their own ‘Cool To Be Conscious’ label.
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, extends congratulations to Morgan Heritage . “I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Morgan Heritage on an award well deserved. They have certainly made Jamaica proud through the extraordinary music they have produced over the years. This very prestigious award is not only a win for the group but also a win for all Jamaicans” he said. “Reggae remains one of Jamaica’s strongest brands and performers, like Morgan Heritage, who have taken it to the world stage, are global ambassadors of Brand Jamaica,” Minister McNeill added.
Though Morgan Heritage were the victors at this year’s staging, the Minister also congratulated the other nominees who also produces exceptional albums. The four other albums which vied for the award this year, included – Branches of The Same Tree by Rocky Dawuni, Acousticalevy by Barrington Levy, Zion Awake by Luciano and The Cure by Jah Cure.
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