Left: Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain. Right: Democratic presidential hopeful, Senator Barack Obama. - photos by AP
Obama's hometown is Chicago, Illinois.Illinois has 21 electoral votes and is considered a blue state (Democrat).WNUR is Chicago's leading Jamaican radio station.The Chicago Music Awards, which recognises the best in Caribbean culture, is held in January.The Chicago Caribbean Jerkfest takes place in June.The Caribbean Festival and Jamaican Independence Celebration and the Chicago Reggae Festival are held each August.McCain's home state is Arizona.The state has 10 electoral votes and is considered a red state (Republican).Arizona is home to over 100 reggae bands. (Source: Fagan Media).The Twelve Tribes Reggae Festival is held in March.Reggae On The Rez and Reggae Spring Fest are staged in April.Jamaican music has been popular for many years with the Hopi Indians of Arizona. Several acts, including Freddie McGregor and Gregory Isaacs, have performed on the tribe's reservations.
