Here's where you get to do your own "question and
answer" session with Tony Chin. Be sure to check back regularly for
new postings and even some audio responses.
E-mail your
question to Tony at the following address. Please
note - to help reduce 'spam' the e-mail address is not provided
as a clickable link.
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Mark
in Los Angeles asks:
"Tony,
you've been living in California for quite a while. Are you
still a proud Jamaican?"
"Yeah
mon, I will always be proud to be a Jamaican. That is my roots mon.
I am proud of my culture and our rich history and heritage
especially our music which is known around the world. I have
traveled all around the world and nowhere compares to Jamaica for
me."
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Andrew
in Vancouver, Canada asks:
"You
have been playing that guitar of yours for years... I see it in
photos going back a long time. What's with that guitar - I've never
seen anyone else play one of those. What is it? What's the
story behind it?"
"The
guitar was custom made by a guy in the Bay Area by the name of
Kline. I was introduced to his work by Bruce Caplan who was the
manager for Big Mountain and I loved its unique look and sound and
because it is small it is easy to travel with."
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Jackie
in Dublin, Ireland asks:
"You've
performed all over the world... what's the place or country that
you HAVEN'T played at, that you would really like to?"
"Greetings
Jackie. I have been blessed and honored to visit so many beautiful
countries to spread the message of Jah thru our music. It is
amazing to visit places where English is not their primary
language, but they still relate to the reggae vibes and sing along
with the songs. I have been to many parts of Africa, but would
love to visit and play in Ethiopia and South Africa. Also, India,
China, Greece, Morocco, New Zealand and Tahiti and Bora Bora."
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Sharon
in Miami, Florida asks:
"Reggae
could really use a superstar right now. Someone who can capture
the imagination of people. Do you see anyone out there who could
be that person?"
"Unfortunately,
no. I dont like the direction the music is currently taking."
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Tom
in Toronto, Canada asks:
"What
music do you listen to just for pleasure? Is there a
particular artist or album that you play more than most?"
"Big
up Tom. I love and listen to all kinds of music, but my favorite
of course is rocksteady and roots reggae. Bob Marley is my biggest
inspiration in reggae. Rocksteady is where I learned to play music
from and it brings back so many good memories from growing up
which is why I did Jamaican Classics Chapter 1."
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