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Artists Info & New Releases => Artist Discussion => Topic started by: Gary Zee on May 06, 2026, 10:59 PM

Title: Ernie Smith May 1st, 1945 - April 16th, 2026
Post by: Gary Zee on May 06, 2026, 10:59 PM
Jamaican singer Ernie Smith passed away on April 16, 2026 at age 80. He sang about the everyday — and in doing so, he made the everyday extraordinary. Which of his songs means the most to you? Do you think Jamaica's easy-listening artists like Ernie Smith have been unfairly overshadowed by the global roots reggae movement.

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