Bernard Collins— Though he co-wrote reggae’s ‘anthem’ and is a member of the music’s seminal groups, Bernard ‘Satta’ Collins is not a household name. Collins can be seen most evenings excercising at Emancipation Park in New Kingston. Throughout the year, he performs sporadically with roots trio The Abyssinians, famous for the classic 1971 song, Satta Massagana. On Saturday, Collins will be honored for his contribution to reggae at the annual Tribute To The Greats show at Curphey Place in Kingston. At the event’s launch on July 12, Collins expressed gratitude for the recognition, calling it ‘a pleasure to be a part of this’. Collins, who is in his late 60’s, was raised in Trench Town, an expansive ghetto and epicenter for the Rastafarian movement during the 1960’s. Along with the Manning brothers, Lynford and Donald, he … Read entire article »