Earl “Chinna” Smith: A Kingston reasoning, Part 2
with Legendary Guitarist (The Interview: Part 2) In part one of my March interview with legendary guitarist Earl “Chinna” Smith – conducted
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Kingston Reasoning with legendary guitarist Earl “Chinna” Smith Pt. 1
Back in early March, before “social distancing” and travel restrictions became the norm, before in many ways literally and figuratively
Read moreGeneral Jah Mikey: “I Just Love That Microphone, Man”
Due in part to my friendship with legendary sound engineer Scientist I’ve been blessed to meet and interview some of
Read moreCali Roots Festival: Nine years young and growing
A Photo-Essay of the 9th Annual “Cali Roots” (Monterey, California; May 25-27, 2018) At page 273 of renowned reggae historian
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Rarely in the annals of music history has a reggae band resonated with such resounding popularity worldwide as Raging Fyah, from
Read moreDon Carlos: Twenty minutes with the reggae legend
With his signature sweet voice and a successful career spanning over four decades, Don Carlos is unquestionably a legendary figure
Read moreJamaica Rastafarians confused by Obama
Kingston, Jamaica: In April 2015, a member of Jamaica’s Rastafarian community, Miguel “Steppa” Williams, asked US President Barack Obama at
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