Nana McLean

b. c.1960, Jamaica, West Indies. McLean began singing in her childhood, and won various local carnival contests. A notable success came at the Donkey Carnival in Linstead Market, where her performance led to her singing for the Soul Defenders, and she made her debut recording sessions at Studio One in 1977. Coxsone Dodd released her interpretation of ‘Til I Kissed You', which announced McLean's arrival and showcased her characteristic style. She continued to maintain a high profile within the industry through to 1979, when she was commissioned to record Dream Of Life, released...