The Guardian reveals Jamaican artists 'you need to know about now'

The UK’s Guardian newspaper has published an article called ‘Sounds of Jamaica: eight acts you need to know about now’.

The list includes:

• ETANA - “the reggae-soul diva”
• POPCAAN - “the rave king”
• ROMAIN VIRGO - “voice of the struggle”
• KONSHENS - “the adaptable singjay”
• TARRUS RILEY - “the righteous Rastafarian”
• PROTOJE - “a natty dread”
• MAVADO - “the gully god”
• NATALIE STORM - “XXX-rated”

Check out the full article and rationale behind the selection here.

Later this month a wide range of reggae artists and bands are set to perform in the UK as part of a series of shows at the IndigO2 in Greenwich.

The 'Respect Jamaica 50 Festival' will celebrate Jamaica's 50th anniversary of independence and musical heritage.