Bob Marley. The biggest player in Caribbean music, Bob Marley is every bit a cultural icon as a musician. He used music as a means of spreading his message and many have come to see him as a musical prophet. He still influences both music and culture today and that influences spreads to all culture and backgrounds no matter their musical taste.
George Matthews. Born in Dominica, Matthews spent his childhood in New York and it was there where he launched his professional career. he recorded with some world-renowned musicians such as Ella Fitzgerald, Chuck Webb and Louis Armstrong. From the mid-1950s onwards, he worked as a freelance musician working with Ray Charles among others. He was essentially a big-band section performer but he also made several recordings with small groups.
Eddy Grant. Starting his career as the lead vocalist and guitarist in a band called The Equals in the 1960s, Eddy Grant went on to achieve chart success both as a member of The Equals and as a solo performer. He relocated to Barbados in the early 80s where he recorded new material as a solo artist including his signature tune, "Electric Avenue". In 1991, he hosted the first Caribbean Music Awards at The Apollo in New York City.
Wyclef Jean. A a legend of hip-hop, Wyclef Jean was born in Haiti and moved to the US when he was just ten years old. His initial success came with The Fugees in 1993. It wasn't until 1997 when he released his first solo album, "The Carnival", which turned him into an international superstar in his own right. He has also written for other artists such as Whitney Houston. When performing live, he plays several instruments and raps in several languages.
Billy Ocean. Born in Trindiad, Billy Ocean moved to England when he was eight and began performing in London clubs in his teens. He began writing and recording whilst working at Ford Motor company and was able to leave his job after he found worldwide success with "Love Really Hurts Without You" He continued to have chart success whilst writing for other artists including LaToya Jackson and in 1984 crossed over into mainstream pop with the smash hit, "Caribbean Queen".
George Matthews. Born in Dominica, Matthews spent his childhood in New York and it was there where he launched his professional career. he recorded with some world-renowned musicians such as Ella Fitzgerald, Chuck Webb and Louis Armstrong. From the mid-1950s onwards, he worked as a freelance musician working with Ray Charles among others. He was essentially a big-band section performer but he also made several recordings with small groups.
Eddy Grant. Starting his career as the lead vocalist and guitarist in a band called The Equals in the 1960s, Eddy Grant went on to achieve chart success both as a member of The Equals and as a solo performer. He relocated to Barbados in the early 80s where he recorded new material as a solo artist including his signature tune, "Electric Avenue". In 1991, he hosted the first Caribbean Music Awards at The Apollo in New York City.
Wyclef Jean. A a legend of hip-hop, Wyclef Jean was born in Haiti and moved to the US when he was just ten years old. His initial success came with The Fugees in 1993. It wasn't until 1997 when he released his first solo album, "The Carnival", which turned him into an international superstar in his own right. He has also written for other artists such as Whitney Houston. When performing live, he plays several instruments and raps in several languages.
Billy Ocean. Born in Trindiad, Billy Ocean moved to England when he was eight and began performing in London clubs in his teens. He began writing and recording whilst working at Ford Motor company and was able to leave his job after he found worldwide success with "Love Really Hurts Without You" He continued to have chart success whilst writing for other artists including LaToya Jackson and in 1984 crossed over into mainstream pop with the smash hit, "Caribbean Queen".
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