Jimmy Cliff was born James Chambers on 30 June, 1944 in Saint James, Jamaica. He began writing songs while still at primary school in St. James, listening to a neighbor's sound system. When Chambers was 14, his father took him to Kingston, … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO JIMMY CLIFF
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BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO KEN BOOTHE
Ken Boothe was born on 22 March 1948 in Denham Town, Kingston and attended Denham Primary Elementary School where he developed an interest in music after receiving encouragement from his eldest sister, Hyacinth Clover, who was an … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO KEN BOOTHE
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO OKU ONUORA
Orlando Wong aka "Oku Onuora" was born on 09 March, 1952. He is considered the "father of Jamaican dub poetry". He was born in Kingston and grew up in the slums of Eastern Kingston's Franklin Town and received an informal education from a … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO OKU ONUORA
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO HORACE ANDY
Horace Hinds aka "Horace Andy" was on 19 February 1951 in Kingston, Jamaica and is often described as one of the most respected and influential singers in Jamaica. He recorded his first single, "This is a Black Man's Country," in 1967 but … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO HORACE ANDY
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO CHRISTOPHER MARTIN
Christopher Oteng Martin was born on 14 Feb, 1987 in in Back Pasture, St. Catherine. During high school years, he developed a love for dramatic arts and sports. In 2003, Martin graduated with various awards and accolades. After winning … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO CHRISTOPHER MARTIN