One of reggae's earliest stars entered the 2023 Jamaica Song Contest. I think it's safe to say Eric Donaldson loves his island heritage.
Eric Donaldson - Reggae Jamaica
"This year's competition is already back to where it started in 1966, just four years after Jamaica's Independence and in terms of the line-up of very talented artistes and a variety of real Jamaican music, including mento, ska, reggae, rocksteady, dancehall, and everything else Jamaicans are dancing and singing to, making it safe to say that things are back to normal.
Eric Donaldson who was onstage trying for his eighth festival song title with Reggae Jamaica, while seeking to build on his reputation as the grandfather of the contest."
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/festival-song-finals-tonight/
Eric Donaldson - Reggae Jamaica
"This year's competition is already back to where it started in 1966, just four years after Jamaica's Independence and in terms of the line-up of very talented artistes and a variety of real Jamaican music, including mento, ska, reggae, rocksteady, dancehall, and everything else Jamaicans are dancing and singing to, making it safe to say that things are back to normal.
Eric Donaldson who was onstage trying for his eighth festival song title with Reggae Jamaica, while seeking to build on his reputation as the grandfather of the contest."
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/festival-song-finals-tonight/