Mowatt, Judy (1952–)
Mowatt, Judy (1952–)
Jamaican reggae singer. Name variations: also recorded under the names Julie-Ann, Julien and Jean. Born 1952 in Kingston, Jamaica.
One of reggae's leading female vocalists for a quarter of a century, joined the singing trio Gaylettes, also know as the Gaytones (1967), with Beryl Lawson and Merle Clemonson; following split, went solo and had a string of hits, including "I Shall Sing"; formed her own label, Ashandan; with Rita Marley and Marcia Griffiths, formed the trio, I-Threes (1974), doing backup vocals for Bob Marley and the Wailers, and recording "Jah Live," among others; her album "Black Woman" is considered one of the finest female albums made in Jamaica; was nominated for a Grammy.
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