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John Reynolds
John Reynolds is a producer, writer and musician with a prodigious quantity of producing, composing and performing credits. But more important than sheer weight of numbers in any cultural industry is quality, and John’s career has that in abundance. Over many years, John has forged partnerships, created connections and inspired collaborations with a diverse and multi-cultural spectrum of artists.

He’s the main driver behind Ghostland, a man whose home in Notting Hill – complete with its own in-built studio - is the social and sociable focus for an eclectic community of musicians. His network of contacts in the business is impeccable: he’s the caricature big man – both physically and in spirit – who wins the loyalty, friendship and commitment of a huge circle of acquaintance and has inspired countless musicians to undertake a range of ground-breaking projects.

He shares many musical associations with Justin Adams. He co-wrote "Visions of You" with Jah Wobble, and toured the world with Invaders of the Heart, and subsequently worked with Natacha Atlas and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

Over the years he has been one of Sinead O’Connor’s staunchest supporters and collaborators, working in key capacities across her entire output. Previously married to Sinead, he’s worked – and continues to work with her - as writer, producer, and performer. Credits include, the Lion and the Cobra, I Do Not Want what I Have Not Got, Universal Mother (for which he was nominated as Q producer of the year), an Gospel Oak. He has been a significant influence throughout her career. He recently collaborated with Brian Eno to produce tracks for Faith and Courage. His Invaders of the Heart credits include roles as co-writer and/or musician on Take Me To God and Rising Above Bedlam.

A few years ago, he produced and performed on Sunhouse’s Crazy on the Weekend which was immediately declared "a classic" by Uncut Magazine; and Come on now Social from The Indigo Girls, also produced by John, attracted similar critical acclaim

And just to add a bit of spice, he performed on Bjork’s single Play Dead. And of course, now there’s Ghostland. Launched in 1998 with an eponymous album, Ghostland was hailed as "the most successful world music fusion troupe since the Afro Celt Sound System". The album, according to Uncut Magazine was "a stunning soundtrack of beats, ambient stylings and startling dynamics". Unsurprising then that a figure so respected in the industry should be so central to the venture.