KINGSTON, Jamaica — Culture Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange today congratulated nominees for the Best Reggae Album category for the 61st annual Grammy Awards.

The nominees for best Reggae Album are:

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[naviga:li]Reggae Forever – Etana[/naviga:li]

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[naviga:li]As the World Turns – Black Uhuru[/naviga:li]

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[naviga:li]Rebellion Rises – Ziggy Marley[/naviga:li]

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[naviga:li]A Matter of Time – Protoje[/naviga:li]

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[naviga:li]44/876 – Sting & Shaggy[/naviga:li]

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“Congratulations to all the nominees but I must make special mention of Etana who has become the first woman in several years to be nominated for the Reggae Grammy. This is a welcomed recognition of her many years of hard work and excellent music,” said Grange. ,p> The minister also offered special congratulations to Protoje who was receiving his first nomination.

“Protoje is another young reggae artiste making a significant mark on the music. We can all be proud his achievements,” Grange added.

The Grammy Awards will be presented in February next year.

“Each of this year’s nominees is deserving of this honour and I look forward to the announcement of the winner in the new year,” Grange said.