He was a highly educated scholar composing, arranging and producing music. He was a band leader in Jamaica and Panama. He enjoyed a great friendship with Reggae music leader Bob Marley and his family. Carolos was the first musical director for a Jamaican SKA band and considered a good father of urbanization of Jamaican music. Sought after for his music knowledge, Carlos wrote music for and featured in a James Bond 007 movie. Carlos also wrote and published a book about a postwar history of Jamaican music, and New Orleans Jazz to Reggae music.
Carlos Antonio is survived by his beloved wife Valerie, three children, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. As a very wise and peaceful soft spoken man, time with Carlos was inspirational, comforting and calming. Memories of time with him will be forever treasured by his beloved family and friends.
