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THE FAMILY REMEMBERS GARNET SILK!

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 fateful night of December 9, 1994. Paula Cassanova, sister of singer Garnet Silk.—   Next month marks 20 years since the death of roots singer Garnet Silk. Today, the Observer reflects on the incident that claimed the lives of himself and his mother. It leads into a 20-part series, 20 Days of Silk, starting November 14. HATFIELD Ward Park in Manchester is like many rural districts in Jamaica — several corner shops, construction sites and lush vegetation. Manchester is known for producing some of reggae’s finest acts. Among them are Tony Rebel, General Degree, Ce’cile, Ernie Ranglin and Luciano. But Hatfield Ward Park is best known as the … Read entire article »

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FROM REGGAE ROYALTY RISES THE SINGING SENSATION – GARNET SMITH JR.!

From reggae royalty rises singing sensation Garnet Smith Jr., son and namesake of the legendary reggae artist Garnet Silk. Exposed to the world of music since his birth on April 3 in Mandeville, Jamaica, Garnet Jr. is a true musical artisan and today continues to walk the path of a musical legacy that is unparalleled and is, in fact, his birthright. Garnet Jr. fatefully entered the rhythmic realm with his first professional recording in a studio at the tender age of 13, after receiving much encouragement from family and friends to sing for years. Family friend and producer Lloyd “Pecus” Anderson recorded his first track, “Jah A Guide.” The song was never officially released as a single but granted Garnet Jr. invaluable recording experience, along with his first taste of lyrical … Read entire article »

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