Jacob Miller, one of the most influential singers in reggae, will be 'guest of honor' at next year's Rebel Salute which takes place January 16-17 at Richmond Estate in Priory,
By Howard Campbell--- Garnet Silk---- IF there was one thing Garnet Silk never tired of talking, it was Rastafari. His commitment to the faith was the focus of his lifestyle
Aaron Silk---- AS the 20th anniversary of Garnet Silk's death approaches, his brother Floyd Smith braces himself for a day that revives painful memories. Known in music circles as Aaron
Anthony Rochester---- The Jamaica Observer continues its 20-part series, 20 Days of Silk, which looks at the life of roots singer Garnet Silk. Next month marks 20 years since his
By Brian Bonitto--- Garnet Silk and Donovan Germain---- MUSIC producer Donovan Germain believes every generation has a unique artist. For him, roots singer Garnet Silk was the standout of his
By Howard Campbell--- Tony Rebel and Garnet Silk--- THE Jamaican dancehall was mired in lewd and violent lyrics throughout the 1980s. That carried over into the 1990s until a group
Tony Rebel--- With plans for the 2015 staging of Rebel Salute in high gear, promoter Tony Rebel says he has a wonderful show in store for his loyal patrons. When the show is held
By Simon Morgan--- Top: L-R Anthony Cruz, Paula Cassanova, Joseph Bent, Kedar Palmer, Imana Scott, Rodney Gibson Bottom:The charred building tells the sorrowful story of what happened on the
Jacob Miller--- PROMOTERS of the annual Rebel Salute show will pay homage to influential roots singer Jacob Miller during its 2015 renewal which takes place January 16-17 at Richmond Estate,
SILK... was part of a roots renaissance in the 1990s that also included his close friends Afari, deejay Tony Rebel and singer Everton Blender-- IN exactly one month, it will