Jamaican music stars born in 1954
Here are 5 famous musicians from Jamaica were born in 1954:
Cindy Breakspeare
Cindy Breakspeare (October 24, 1954 Toronto-) a.k.a. Cynthia Jean Cameron Breakspeare is a Jamaican model and jazz musician. She has three children, Damian Marley, Leah Tavares-Finson and Christian Tavares-Finson.
Breakspeare is known for winning the Miss World title in 1976, which helped propel her into a successful modeling career. However, she eventually shifted her focus to music and went on to become a highly regarded jazz singer, performing at various venues and festivals around the world. She has released several albums, including "Something's Gotta Give" and "Red, Gold, Green & Blue," showcasing her smooth vocals and soulful style. In addition to her music career, Breakspeare is also a philanthropist and has worked to promote various charitable causes in Jamaica, including HIV/AIDS awareness and education initiatives.
Breakspeare was born to a Jamaican mother and Canadian father, and grew up in Jamaica where she developed a love for music and dance. She attended Westwood High School and later studied at the Jamaica School of Art. After winning the Miss World title in 1976, she continued her modeling career in the US and Europe, working with top designers and photographers.
Despite her success in modeling, Breakspeare's true passion was music. She began singing at a young age and was heavily influenced by jazz legends such as Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. In the 1990s, she formed her own jazz group and toured extensively, performing at festivals and venues including the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Blue Note in New York.
Breakspeare's music career also led her to collaborate with several well-known artists, including her son Damian Marley, with whom she recorded the duet "Music in My Soul." She has also recorded with jazz pianist Monty Alexander and reggae legend Freddie McGregor.
In addition to her philanthropic work in Jamaica, Breakspeare is also an advocate for environmental causes and has been involved in efforts to protect the island's natural resources. She currently resides in Jamaica where she continues to perform and support various causes close to her heart.
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Mikey Dread
Mikey Dread (June 4, 1954 Port Antonio-March 15, 2008 Stamford) otherwise known as Dread, Mikey, Mickey Dread or Michael Campbell was a Jamaican record producer and presenter.
His albums include Best Sellers, Beyond World War III, Dread at the Controls, Dub Party, Pave the Way, Rasta in Control, The Prime of Mikey Dread: Massive Dub Cuts, 1978-1992, World War III, World Tour and African Anthem (The Mikey Dread Show Dubwise). Genres he performed include Reggae and Dub.
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Augustus Pablo
Augustus Pablo (June 21, 1954 Saint Andrew Parish-May 18, 1999 Kingston) also known as Augustos Pablo, Horace Swaby or Pablo, Augustus was a Jamaican musician, record producer, keyboard player and multi-instrumentalist.
His albums include Original Rockers Vol.2, This Is Augustus Pablo, The Red Sea, The Definitive Augustus Pablo (disc 1), Live in Tokyo Japan, Ital Dub, El Rocker's, Classic Rockers, King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown and Skanking With Pablo 1971-77. His related genres: Reggae, Dub and Roots reggae.
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Everton Blender
Everton Blender (November 21, 1954 Clarendon Parish-) is a Jamaican songwriter, record producer and singer.
His albums: Piece of the Blender, Rootsman Credential, Live at the White River Reggae Bash, It's My Time, Lift Up Your Head, King Man and Visionary. Genres he performed include Reggae.
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Jimmy Riley
Jimmy Riley (May 22, 1954 Kingston-) also known as Riley, Jimmy or Jimmey Riley is a Jamaican singer. He has one child, Tarrus Riley.
Related albums: Tell the Youth the Truth. Genres: Reggae, Ska and Rocksteady.
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