Earl “Chinna” Smith

Jamaican lead guitarist born 6 August 1955. Known for his work with The Soul Syndicate and many other artists (including international stars like Alpha Blondy, Garland Jeffreys, Fugees, Lauryn Hill, Joss Stone and Amy Winehouse). He launched the High Times (3) label in 1980. In the 2000's he worked on a series of albums recorded at Chinna's Yard (in St. Andrew) released in the Inna De Yard series by french label Makasound.