"More Dancehall, Please"

That was the bulk of the reactions fom the public (at least those shown on television) to the list of the 100 Best Jamaican Songs of the past 50 years.

First, I commend the committee that assembled to compile the list of 100 Best Jamaican Songs, and watched with interest (On TV news) the presentation at UWI last Thursday.

I feel however, that 650+ records (going by the report) is too small a sample given the voluminous output of or musicians over the period specified (1957-present) 1000 would have been more acceptable and even double that number, as much as I understand the time constraints of the panel.

Nonetheless, its a good thing to see and hear more debate and discusssion around our music. here's hoping we can sustain and deepen that.