BY RICHARD JOHNSON--- Musician Earl “Chinna” Smith discusses the state of the Jamaican vinyl record industry in Pressing Matters, in Jamaica, directed by Vivien Goldman.. Last year British-born, New York-based
By Howard Campbell--- Top: Earl “Chinna” Smith Bottom: Junior Byles--- OF the countless songs guitarist Earl “Chinna” Smith has played on, Fade Away holds a special place. He also wrote
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL--- Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith with his 1968 Telecaster guitar.Photo: Joseph Wellington--- Today marks 35 years since the death of reggae legend Bob Marley. The Jamaica Observer ’s entertainment
Hugh English--- RIDING high on the positive reception to his version of The Beatles classic 1968 song Hey Jude, singer Hugh English is confident 2016 is a watershed for his
Guitatist Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith--- RESPECTED guitarist Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith says Jamaican administrators missed a golden opportunity by not showcasing the country’s music at the recent National Association of Music Merchants
Swiss producer Mathias Liengme and bassist Lloyd Parks with a copy of the eight-song album The Inspirators.--- FOR most reggae fans, Leroy ‘Horsemouth’ Wallace is one of the music’s premier
Hugh English--- Ever since his ‘youth days’ in Waterhouse, singer Hugh English was taken by the classic Beatles song, Hey Jude. Last year, he finally covered the sombre 1968 hit,
Jamaican Ras Tafari recording artist Donovan Hugh English, popularly known as "Hugh English" was born on November 12th, 1965, in Trench Town, Kingston 12. He grew up in the
By Howard Campbell-- Chilean-born Maria Cecilia Toledo and guitarist Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith. WITH rolling Nyahbinghi drums as the perfect backdrop to her Latin guitar licks, Maria Cecilia Toledo was in
Cedric Myton---- SINGER Cedric Myton, whose distinct tenor helped make The Congos one of roots-reggae's most influential groups, will headline tomorrow evening's Inna Di Yard show at Redbones Blues Café