Some of The Best Reggae Singers: Marcia Griffiths, Ernie Smith and David Hinds
If you want to name someone in the reggae genre who has a great voice, you will have a number of talented reggae artistes who come to mind.
Disputing who the best reggae artiste is brings questions of who is the artiste with the best voice, greatest songs, finest performance style or best ranked albums.
Marcia Griffiths
Reggae singer Marcia Griffiths is definitely someone who has a great voice. Marcia Griffiths has been involved in music since adolescence and has a sweet alto voice. She is known for producing music with Bob Marley and the I-Threes. She is also famous for the song, Electric Boogie/ Electric Slide, which was released on her album Carousel in 1990.
Video- Marcia Griffiths Electric Boogie
Ernie Smith
Reggae artiste Ernie Smith has a deep, rich voice. He is known for songs such as Duppy Gunman, Life is Just for Living, Bend Down, Ride on Sammy and One Dream. His songs are often laced with humor. Ernie Smith has been performing for more than 37 years and has released 12 albums.
He is one of the best known solo performers, and has performed at shows in Italy, South Korea, Switzerland and many more countries over the course of his long and illustrious career in reggae music.
Ernie Smith- Life is Just for Living
David Hinds
Vocalist and rhythm guitarist David Hinds is the lead vocalist for Steel Pulse. Steel Pulse is an award winning roots reggae band which formed in Birmingham, England. Along with the other members of the band, David Hinds has been nominated for a Grammy Award on six different occasions.
Steel Pulse’s music often mixes satire and social commentary and Hinds’ exquisite voice has been used to help carry their message of social consciousness across the globe, with songs such as Babylon Makes the Rules, Global Warming, Steppin’ Out and Bodyguard.
Steel Pulse Performing Live in Berlin
Follow me on Twitter to get updates on my latest articles: @ecorica
You may also like these articles by this author:
Manny Pacquiao- 10 Quick Facts
Lee Scratch Perry- The Upsetter
Jamaican Riddles and Sayings and Their Meaning
Miami Fashion Week Designers: Jamaican Fashion Designer Shenna Carby
Extreme Fun at Chukka Cove Caribbean Adventures in Jamaica
Sundance Film Festival Dates 2012
Japanese Art: The Amida Buddha
Indian Art : Navajo Sand Painting
Liked it
They are all really cool. Nice tribute!
I love reggae and don’t hear it often enough.
Thanks
@Ruby
Oh my,I don’t know them,lol! At least now I know!
The evergreen Marcia Griffiths always does it for me.
She’s a great performer.
@Mtr
Nice
The songs are delightful.
Great share.
by reading this My knowledge has increased, thanks shariva ^^
awesome article
Good to know.
Thanks Muhammad.
Thanks Joe.
Glad you like them Wonder.
Thanks Anj.
Interesting!
Thanks
Great singers there Sharifa cheers
Cheers Matt










