Edson Gomes (born September 3, 1955), is a Brazilian reggae singer and songwriter. Gomes' musical style is heavily influenced by other Roots reggae artists, such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Alpha Blondy.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Edson Gomes |
Born | September 3, 1955 |
Origin | Cachoeira, Bahia, Brazil |
Genres | Reggae |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Instrument | Voice |
Years active | 1982–present |
Edson Gomes is regarded within Brazil as the biggest Brazilian reggae singer in the country.[1]
English interpretations and translations of his music are available on the Roots Reggae Library.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Biografia de Edson Gomes".
- ^ de Vries, Anton E. (2015). "Edson Gomes". roots-reggae-library.com. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
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