notes JANET KAY

Lovers’ rock is a style of reggae music noted for its romantic sound and content. While love songs had been an important part of reggae since the late 1960s, the style was given a greater focus and a name in London in the mid-1970s. One notable artist in that music genre is Janet Kay. She was born in Willesden, North West London and is a descendant of the Jamaica’s National Hero the Rt Excellent Deacon Paul Bogle. Janet was discovered singing impromptu at a rehearsal studio by Tony “Gad” Robinson, the keyboardist from Aswad. Kay was recommended to the great Alton Ellis and the rest, was history. Janet sang back up and has produced many albums in the lovers’ rock genre. Among her many accomplishments are:

Reggae Fraternity UK Celebrating 40 Years in the Music Industry (2017)

Bright Star Lifetime Achievement Award (2020)