Horace Andy

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Horace Andy (born Horace Keith Hinds, February 19, 1951, Kingston, Jamaica)[1] is a roots reggae songwriter and singer, known for his distinctive vocals and hit songs such as "Government Land", "Angel", "Five Man Army" and a cover version of "Ain't No Sunshine". In recent years he has mostly worked as a guest singer for trip hop band Massive Attack.

Horace Andy
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Andy performing in 2013
Background information
Birth nameHorace Hinds
Also known asSleepy
Born19 February 1951 (aged 74)
OriginKingston, Jamaica
GenresReggae, trip hop
Instrumentsvocals
Years active1967–present
Associated actsMassive Attack
Easy Star All-Stars

References

  1. Thompson, Dave (2002) "Reggae & Caribbean Music", Backbeat Books, ISBN 0-87930-655-6