Edson Gomes

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Edson Gomes
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Background information
Birth nameEdson Gomes
Born (1955-09-03) September 3, 1955 (age 68)
OriginCachoeira, Bahia, Brazil
GenresReggae
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Voice
Years active1982–present

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.

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

  1. ^ http://www.letras.com.br/biografia/edson-gomes
  2. ^ de Vries, Anton E. (2015). "Edson Gomes". roots-reggae-library.com. Retrieved October 6, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)