Roy Rayon

Roy Rayon

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Roy Rayon is a notable Jamaican reggae artist, recognized for his hit song 'Give Thanks and Praises,' which won the Jamaica Festival Song Competition in 1987. His music often conveys themes of gratitude and cultural pride, contributing to the rich tapestry of Jamaica's musical heritage.

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Roy 'Mr Festival' Rayon is a four-time Festival Song Competition winner.

A grand celebration of Jamaica 64 | Entertainment
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-08-08
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Roy Rayon is the Chief Judge of the Festival Song contest and a four-time winner.

Gordon Robinson | Creativity is relevance | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-08-04
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Chief Judge and veteran festival song winner, Roy Rayon, noted that the winning song should embody the spirit and celebration of independence.

‘I Love Jamaica’ Is 2026 Festival Song | Entertainment
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-07-27
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Roy Rayon served as the Chief Judge for the JCDC Festival Song Competition.

JCDC Festival Song Presentation Show ‘excellent’ | Entertainment
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-07-13
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Roy Rayon was as powerful as ever with his festival classics during the event.

Mona Heights building legacy for future generations | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-08-25
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Roy Rayon performs during the Ancestor Quao Day celebrations.

Heritage, culture and entertainment collide in Charles Town, Portland this weekend | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-06-18
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Iconic tracks like Give Thanks and Praises by Roy Rayon (1987) have all emerged from the competition.

Festival Song Competition extends entry deadline to March 31 | Entertainment
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-03-20
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