Ras Midas (born 1958, Clarendon Parish, Jamaica) is a reggae artist[1] and a member of the Rastafari movement. He gained significant recognition for his album Rastaman in Exile. At the age of 13, he relocated to the United Kingdom.[2] Midas embarked on his music career in 1968,[3] and subsequently found popularity among reggae audiences in France before eventually moving to the United States.[4] He currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida.[1]
Ras Midas | |
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Born | 1958 (age 65–66) Clarendon Parish, Jamaica |
Genres | Reggae, disco |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, music producer |
Instrument | Congo drum |
Years active | 1974–present |
Labels | Trojan, Island, JML |
Website | www |
Discography
edit- Kudea-A-Bamba (1978), Island/Harry J
- Rain & Fire (1979), Island/Harry J
- Rastaman In Exile (1980), SKEJ/Disc AZ
- Stand Up Wise Up (1984), Celluloid
- Loving Vibration (1996), Worldwide
- Confirmation (2000), JML
- Reaching Out (2008), White Eagle
- Fire Up (2010), JML
References
edit- ^ a b Meerschaert, Kevin (16 September 2016). "9/16/2016: Media Roundtable; Transformations; TPA Fest; Ras Midas". WJCT. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
- ^ "MIDAS ADJUSTS TO U.S. RHYTHM", Deseret News, 28 April 1989
- ^ "`MIDAS' TURNS OWN BRAND OF REGGAE INTO PURE GOLD", Deseret News, 14 May 1990
- ^ "MIDAS RAS PERFORMS ON APRIL 4", Deseret News, 28 March 1992
External links
edit- Website
- Ras Midas Video clips
- "Cultural Fiesta" – interview with Ras Midas by Peter I, reggae-vibes.com