By Howard Campbell— Panellists at the June 20 Sierra Nevada World Music Festival seminar in California. (From left): Beverly ‘Sista Irie’ Shaw, David Baram, Lloyd Stanbury, Bob Andy and Warren Smith. (PHOTO: LEE ABEL)—- CONCERNED that un-professionalism is hurting the reggae product in North America, industry players have proposed the establishment of an oversight body to help improve standards. Jamaican attorney and music business consultant Lloyd Stanbury says that body, the Reggae Business Network North America (RBN North America), will come on stream next year. “The RBN will be open for membership to reggae business professionals, individuals and companies from around the world who do business in North America. Only persons who strive for the highest levels of professionalism in business will be members and benefit from the information and business developmental opportunities that … Read entire article »