Jamaica’s Rebel Salute and Jazz & Blues Festivals Thrive Despite Dwindling Corporate SponsorshipThe festival's lineup featured 40 seasoned, contemporary and upcoming reggae acts including the soulful Beres Hammond, fiery sing-jay Sizzla Kalongi, veteran dancehall artist Louie Culture, and British reggae group Aswad. In a triumphant return to Jamaica after a 23-year absence, Aswad earned accolades from Rebel Salute’s predominantly Jamaican audience that also included visitors from the Caribbean, Europe and the US.