Interview with General Smiley 1992

Reggae Roots Rockers

Listen in on a conversation with GENERAL SMILEY of Jamaica Reggae/Dancehall duo MICHIGAN AND SMILEY.

Michigan and Smiley rose to popularity during the first wave of dancehall music in the late 1970s and performed twice at Reggae Sunsplash in Jamaica, which solidified their legendary status.

Highlights of the interview include General Smiley discussing his early influences, his Sunsplash experience and discussing the players he would include in his "dream band".

Smiley is still going strong in 2021! Follow him on Instagram and check out his website here: General Smiley Muzick - Home

Interview segments recorded live on December 22, 1992 at the WERS Studios in Boston, MA.

A version of this Podcast featuring classic Michigan & Smiley musical selections is available to Spotify Premium subscribers by clicking here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4aEBFx02xIGefbyxuI3rKm (those without a Spotify Premium subscription are welcome to listen, but will hear only :30-second snippets of music.)