词条 | Ronnie Nasralla |
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| name = Ronnie Nasralla | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = 1930 | birth_place = Jamaica | death_date = | death_place = | nationality = | other_names = | known_for = | occupation = Record producer, manager, businessman }} Ronnie Nasralla OD (born c.1930) is a Jamaican record producer and businessman, best known for his work in the music industry with Byron Lee & the Dragonaires. BiographyNasralla was born in Jamaica to a Lebanese father and Jamaican mother.[1] He attended St. George's College, where he met Byron Lee, joining the early incarnation of the Dragonaires. A keen sportsman, Nasralla represented Jamaica in fencing, badminton, squash and football.[1] Through Edward Seaga he was introduced to artist management in the early 1960s, going on to manage the Dragonaires as well as The Blues Busters and The Maytals.[1][2] He produced tracks by The Blues Busters and The Maytals which were released on his BMN record label.[2] He was involved in the Jamaican contribution to the 1964 World's Fair, choreographing ska dancers.[3] In 1965 he formed Lee Enterprises with Byron Lee and Victor Sampson.[4] He co-produced several recordings with Lee, including The Maytals' "It's You" and "Daddy".[1] He also worked with Lee at the Dynamic Sounds recording studio.[5] His contribution to the music industry in Jamaica was rewarded with a medal at the National Honours and Awards ceremony in the 1980s.[1] He later worked in the public relations and advertising industry, setting up Nasralla Promotions Ltd. and organizing events such as the Negril Music Festival.[1][6] Nasralla's autobiography, Lessons to Learn, was published in 2009.[7][8] In 2013, Nasralla was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government.[9] References1. ^1 2 3 4 5 Campbell, Howard (2012), "'Great' to be Lauded", Jamaica Observer, 11 July 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012. {{Authority control}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Nasralla, Ronnie}}2. ^1 Campbell, Howard (2013), "Ronnie's Moment", Jamaica Observer, 22 August 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2013. 3. ^O'Brien Chang, Kevin & Chen, Wayne (1998), Reggae Routes: The Story of Jamaican Music, Temple University Press, {{ISBN|978-1566396295}}, pp. 36-7. 4. ^Gooden, Lou (2003), Reggae Heritage: Jamaica's Music History, Culture & Politic, {{ISBN|978-1410780621}}, p. 323. 5. ^Masouri, Jon (2008), Wailing Blues: The Story of Bob Marley's "Wailers": The Story of Bob Marley's "Wailers", Omnibus Press, {{ISBN|978-1846096891}}. 6. ^"Business Opportunities in Jamaica", Black Enterprise, May 1997. 7. ^"Nasralla the writer?", Jamaica Gleaner, 21 March 2009. Retrieved 12 July 2012. 8. ^Kelly, Daviot (2009), "Lessons from Ronnie", Jamaica Gleaner, 29 March 2009. Retrieved 12 July 2012. 9. ^Campbell, Howard (2013), "Honours in Order", Jamaica Observer, 7 August 2013. Retrieved 10 August 2013. 4 : Living people|1930s births|Jamaican record producers|Recipients of the Order of Distinction |
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