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Jamaica honours Derrick Harriott's musical legacy

Original: Derrick Harriott shaped and preserved our music – Grange Jamaica Gleaner http:// jamaica-gleaner.com/article/en tertainm

Jamaica's Culture Minister Olivia Grange has paid tribute to Derrick Harriott, saying the veteran singer, producer and record label owner shaped and preserved the country's music. Harriott, a key figure in ska, rocksteady and reggae, is being celebrated for decades of work as a performer and for archiving and safeguarding Jamaica's musical heritage.

Why now: Tributes and recognition of Derrick Harriott's contribution to Jamaican music are drawing fresh attention to his career.

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• Derrick Harriott shaped and preserved our music – Grange Jamaica Gleaner http:// jamaica-gleaner.com/article/en tertainment/20261026/derrick-harriott-shaped-and-preserved-our-music-grange # Jamaica # Entertainment · jamaicaneye@social.angozi.com · 1

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