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In 2013, Ian McQuaid for the Guardian reported that “a h generatn of gay DJs and clubbers have started lookg beyond the outdated narrative that dancehall = homophobic. ” “Kartel Brown, who is an fluential DJ the London circu said, “A lot of Jamains me to London fleeg Jamai’s anti-gay laws. They were a b unrwhelmed wh what the cy’s gay scene had to offer, so they started creatg the ltle private bashment parti south London.
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D’Angel, one of the first female dancehall performers to publicly support the muny, gave a memorable stage prentatn to the light of s gay atten, and left a good imprsn on the London reporter, on behalf of dancehall. He reports, “Dpe dancehall’s populary on the island, D’Angel’s performance at Pri was still a surprise for many: this is a genre that has long been notor for the btal homophobia s lyrics.
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” He further reports that “homophobic lyrics have almost disappeared om dancehall. What is also clearly evint this movg forward om homophobic lyrics dancehall, is the support of the femal who are practners of the craft.
Dancehall artist Tifa has always been outspoken and supportive of her iend and stylist, the late Dexter Pottger who was publicly gay.
Yanique Barrett, also known as ‘Curvy Diva’ is one such supporter, as she too performed at a Pri event held on the island 2019, which also ed tongu to wag, particularly that of her male fans who were agast homosexualy.