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JAMAICAN-BORN THOM BELL HAS FAR-REACHING INFLUENCE ON AMERICAN R & B MUSIC, AS SONGWRITER, PRODUCER AND ARRANGER!

JAMAICAN-BORN THOM BELL HAS FAR-REACHING INFLUENCE ON AMERICAN R & B MUSIC, AS SONGWRITER, PRODUCER AND ARRANGER!

  By Roy Black— Dionne Warwick— It was mentioned in a previous article that the history of Jamaica is reflected in its motto, ‘Out of Many One People’. The same could be said of its rich musical heritage, which has seen many whose origin lies outside Jamaica making lasting contributions to the development of the island’s popular music. Of particular relevance here are artists like Lord Laro, Lord Creator, and Lynn Taitt from Trinidad; Jackie Opel from Barbados; … Read entire article »

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TRIBUTE TO THE GREATS 2012 – TO HONOR MUSIC LUMINARY RONNIE NASRALLA!

TRIBUTE TO THE GREATS 2012 – TO HONOR MUSIC LUMINARY RONNIE NASRALLA!

By Howard Campbell—– FOR over 30 years, Ronnie Nasralla was one of the movers and shakers in Jamaica’s music industry. On July 28, he will be honoured for his contribution as artiste manager and music producer at the annual Tribute To The Greats show at Curphey Place in St Andrew. Speaking to the Jamaica Observer from his home in Atlanta, Georgia, the 81-year-old Nasralla described the award as a “great thing”. He believes it is overdue. NASRALLA… played … Read entire article »

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