by Paul-André Walker, Entertainment Editor | February 14, 2011
Buju Banton
will not have much time to celebrate what is arguably the most special moment of his music career.
will not have much time to celebrate what is arguably the most special moment of his music career.Last night, as the artiste (real name Mark Myrie) awaited the start of his trial on four drug-related offences, it was announced that Before The Dawn, his latest album, had earned Best Reggae Album.
, his latest album, had earned Best Reggae Album.Buju's album bested two from 'Riddim Twins' Sly and Robbie (Made in Jamaica
and One Pop Reggae
), Andrew Tosh's Legacy - An Acoustic Tribute To Peter Tosh
, and a collaboration between the late Gregory Isaacs and Zimbabwean singer-academic Gabriel 'King Isaac' Kalumbu called Isaacs meets Isaac
.
and One Pop Reggae), Andrew Tosh's Legacy - An Acoustic Tribute To Peter Tosh, and a collaboration between the late Gregory Isaacs and Zimbabwean singer-academic Gabriel 'King Isaac' Kalumbu called Isaacs meets Isaac.Before the start of yesterday's Grammy Awards, it was thought that the recent passing of Gregory 'The Cool Ruler' Isaacs, one of Jamaica's musical icons, would give the sentimental edge to an album with which he was involved.
, one of Jamaica's musical icons, would give the sentimental edge to an album with which he was involved.Before the start of yesterday's Grammy Awards, it was thought that the recent passing of Gregory 'The Cool Ruler' Isaacs, one of Jamaica's musical icons, would give the sentimental edge to an album with which he was involved.
