←ExploreENTITY · EVENTJamaica Festival Song CompetitionWell supportedNational popular-song competition linked to Independence celebrations and the public staging of Jamaican music.Share a memoryCorrect this recordAdd a source leadAt a glanceTypeeventConfidenceWell supportedEraOpen era →Society, politics & receptionEvents, festivals, clashes & institutionsConnectionslinked by · associated with"Cherry Oh Baby" — Eric Donaldson"Cherry Oh Baby" is associated with Jamaica Festival Song history.linked by · associated withKent Village, Bog Walk, St CatherineBog Walk's Eric Donaldson won the 1971 Festival Song with 'Cherry Oh Baby' and several later titles.linked by · associated withMello-Go-RounPresents Festival Song finalists among folk and stage acts.linked by · associated withHopeton LewisA Festival Song winner, later with "Boom Shacka Lacka.".linked by · associated withTinga StewartWon the 1974 Festival Song Competition with "Play De Music.".linked by · hostedWard TheatreWard Theatre and national cultural venues are linked to festival performance history; verify event dates editorially.linked by · hostsJamaica Cultural Development CommissionThe JCDC organises the annual Festival Song Competition (Reggae Routes).linked by · hostsWard TheatreKingston's Ward Theatre staged early national music events including festival competitions and Christmas pantomimes.linked by · organisedJamaica Cultural Development CommissionJCDC organizes national festival/cultural competitions.linked by · performed atThe MaytalsThe Maytals took the inaugural 1966 Festival Song Competition (Reggae Routes).In storiesStory · Well supportedThe professional ska bandstandAlpha Boys School, Federal, Studio One and touring bands made ska both local dance music and exportable show business.
