US Edition'Reggae is not soul': Jah'Mila makes appeal for change after East Coast Music Awards win
- Halifax-Based Jamaican Canadian singer Jah'Mila won R&B/soul release of the year at the East Coast Music Awards in Newfoundland on May 8, 2025.
- Since last autumn, both the awards show and the accompanying five-day conference have been marked by unrest following the removal of CEO Blanche Israel, leading to protests and the withdrawal of several nominations amid concerns about transparency and representation.
- Jah'Mila delivered a powerful speech noting her song 'Never Fail' is neither R&B nor soul and called for collaboration and change within the East Coast Music Association.
- She called for solidarity, noting that numerous East Coast musicians view them as role models, and assured that reggae will soon be recognized within a dedicated and appropriate category.
- Members view these events as a chance for transparency and inclusivity, implying ongoing changes could improve recognition for diverse music genres in Atlantic Canada.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
16 Articles
16 Articles
All
Left
6
Center
Right
1
Barrie Today+14 Reposted by 14 other sources
Jah'Mila makes hopeful appeal for change after East Coast Music Awards win
ST. JOHN'S — Reggae musician Jah'Mila delivered a powerful speech on the East Coast Music Awards stage in Newfoundland Thursday night, offering a hopeful appeal for collaboration and change after her win for R&B/soul release of the year.
·Barrie, Canada
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources16
Leaning Left6Leaning Right1Center0Last UpdatedBias Distribution86% Left
Bias Distribution
- 86% of the sources lean Left
86% Left
L 86%
14%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
