Junior Byles
Latest Release
- Know Me
- November 2017
- • 1 Song
Top Songs
1 | (Festival) Da Da | ||
2 | Beat Down Babylon | ||
3 | Fade Away | ||
4 | Weeping | ||
5 | Place Called Africa |
Albums
Apr 2012 14 songs
Jul 2011 22 songs
Jan 1976 9 songs
About
Biography
One of Jamaica's most tragic figures, Junior Byles was also one of the island's greatest root stars. His vocals were quite unique, and although his soft, almost husky voice would never ring from the rafters nor give voice to anger, the gentle timbre still expressed deep emotions. His was the voice of the meek and was all the stronger for it. The closest comparison is perhaps with the vulnerable tones of Slim Smith, but while the former Unique made his mark with love songs, Byles... Read more
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