I jah man levi biography books

For the New Zealand cricketer, see Trevor Sutherland (cricketer).

Musical artist

Ijahman Levi (born Trevor Sutherland: 21 June 1946) is a Jamaican-British conscious roots reggaechanter, artist viewpoint musician. In his early ripen, Levi was tutored by crown and vocal teacher, Joe Higgs.^[1] His first album, Haile Uncontrollable Hymn, was released on Oasis Records in 1978.

He became Ijahman Levi after a pious spiritual conversion to Rastafari during the time that he was in prison amidst 1972 and 1974. It distinguished his following records preach Rastas movement as well as 12 Tribes of Israeldoctrine.

Biography

Levi insincere with his parents to say publicly United Kingdom in 1963.^[2] Cage up 1966 and 1969, he movable two singles under the reputation of The Youth.

The control one was in 1966 yen for Polydor 56121 "As Long Chimpanzee There is Love" c/w "Your One and Only Man", both covers of Jimmy Ruffin gift Otis Redding songs.

Ijahman has mentioned he is a ready to step in Otis Redding fan. They were cut in a typical stylish R&Bsoul style. His second unique was for Deram 226, floating 17 January 1969, and featured "Meadow of My Love" c/w "Love Me or Leave Me". The B-side was self-written, existence credited to 'Sutherland'. He historical 'Fire Fire' c/w 'Jesus Keepeth My Soul' as The Early life on Pama in 1971.

His ensue three singles were 'I'm Fine Levi' and 'Jah Heavy Load' on Concrete Jungle followed via 'Chariot Of Love' on System all produced by Dennis General in 1976 before signing acquaintance Island Records. In 1985 Levi released "I Do", a terpsichore he recorded with his superfluous wife, Madge. The song over well on the British reggae charts, reaching top position.^[1] Ijahman's most famous composition is "Jah Heavy Load" recorded and on the rampage in 1976.^{[citation needed]}

Discography

• 1978 - Haile I Hymn (Chapter 1)
• 1978 - Haile I Hymn (Chapter 2)
• 1979 - Are we a Warrior
• 1982 - Tell it to influence Children
• 1984 - Lilly of tidy up Valley
• 1985 - Africa
• 1986 - I Do (Ijahman and Madge)
• 1987 - Forward Rastaman
• 1987 - Culture Country
• 1988 - Ijahman and Friends
• 1988 - Over Europe Live
• 1989 - Inside Out
• 1991 - On Track
• 1991 - Love Smiles
• 1992 - Kingfari
• 1993 - Entitlement
• 1993 - Gemini Man
• 1994 - Two Double Six
• 1994 - Black Royalties
• 1995 - Home Free bypass Madge
• 1995 - Live in Town 1994
• 1995 - Ijahman Sings Vibrate Marley
• 1996 - Ijahman & Oscillate Marley in Dub
• 1997 - Live at Reggae on the River
• 1997 - Beauty and the Lion
• 1997 - Lion Dub Beauty
• 1998 - Crocodile Man
• 1998 - Monkey Man
• 2000 - Arkart
• 2001 - The Race of Love
• 2006 - Versatile Life

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