Album: Soul Reggae by Beres Hammond (1976)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Born the ninth of ten children; Hammond grew up listening to his father's collection of American soul and jazz music; including Sam Cooke and Otis Redding. He was further influenced by the native musics of ska and rocksteady, in particular Alton Ellis. Hammond began participating in local talent contests from 1972 to 1973, which led to his first recording, of Ellis' "Wanderer". In 1975 he joined the band, Zap Pow, as lead singer, leading to the hit 1978 single, "The System" under the Aquarius... Part of the Annotto Bay, Jamaica music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Annotto Bay, Jamaica music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 1970s, Album


Soul Reggae

Beres Hammond

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