Jamaica National Heroes Day

National Heroes Day is Monday, October 17th and there are celebrations held island wide all weekend to honour Jamaica’s seven National Heroes who are:

Marcus Mosiah Garvey
Paul Bogle
George William Gordon
Sam Sharpe
Nanny of the Maroons
Norman Washington Manley
Sir Alexander Bustemante

Here is a link to a brief history of each:
http://www.jis.gov.jm/special_sectio...es/Heroes1.htm

It is also the date on which National honours are given to outstanding Jamaicans in all fields. Included this year is the late Dennis Brown, the Crown Prince of Reggae, who is being awarded the Order of Distinction.

Dennis Brown – The Promised Land (recorded live in 1984)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-YJA3UJRaQ

Dennis Brown – Live at Sunsplash 1988
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wia0O...eature=related

Have a great weekend!

Thanks for the info, & the links to one of my favorite artists, D. Brown....rightly named the Prince of Reggae! This weekend should be "hoppin" all over Jamaica!!