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'''Tony Ray''' ({{lang-he|טוני ריי}}; born in [[Kingston, Jamaica]]) is a [[Jamaica]]n-[[Israel]]i musician. He is most noted as being the pioneer of [[Reggae]] in Israel as he released ''I Feel Like Reggae'' in 1981 which was the first full-length reggae album in the country.<ref> |
'''Tony Ray''' ({{lang-he|טוני ריי}}; born in [[Kingston, Jamaica]]) is a [[Jamaica]]n-[[Israel]]i musician. He is most noted as being the pioneer of [[Reggae]] in Israel as he released ''I Feel Like Reggae'' in 1981 which was the first full-length reggae album in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irielion.com/israel/tonyray.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=27 September 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20130317025925/http://www.irielion.com/israel/tonyray.htm |archivedate=17 March 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4411287,00.html|title=ynet טוני ריי: "בג'מייקה משמיעים אותי" - תרבות ובידור|work=ynet}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:20, 27 May 2016
Tony Ray | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1949 |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica[1] |
| Genres | Reggae, soul, ska, dancehall |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass, drums |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Labels | NMC Music, Japka Production |
Tony Ray (Hebrew: טוני ריי; born in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican-Israeli musician. He is most noted as being the pioneer of Reggae in Israel as he released I Feel Like Reggae in 1981 which was the first full-length reggae album in the country.[2][3]
Career
In 1963 he moved with his family to Bristol and there he started to be involved with music. His first band was The Lurks, he played the bass and was the vocalist of the band. Later on he played with The Cocktails and toured in Europe and the Middle East.
In 1970 he relocated to Tel Aviv after a tour in Israel with The Cocktails. In 1981 he released his debut album which had songs both in English and Hebrew, the album received medium success.[4] Since then he has released 7 more albums[5] and in 1998 he opened the Rasta Club in Tel Aviv, which is one of the only clubs in Israel dedicated for Reggae music.
In 1986 Tony and his band had a brief appearance in the film Alex Holeh Ahavah. He also was a musical guest in the famous sketch tv-show Zehu Ze!.
Discography
- 1981 I Feel Like Reggae
- 1985 Burn de Wicked Man
- 1987 Reggae Man
- 1990 Do De Reggae
- 1995 Drive Me Crazy
- 2007 The Voice of Jamaica
- 2013 Children of the World
- 2015 No More Wars
References
- ^ MOOMA - המוסיקה של ישראל
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 March 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "ynet טוני ריי: "בג'מייקה משמיעים אותי" - תרבות ובידור". ynet.
- ^ "טוני ריי - קול הקמפוס". 106fm - Kol HaKampus.
- ^ Albums by Tony Ray: Discography, songs, biography, and listening guide - Rate Your Music
External links
- Tony Ray on Myspace