one of reggae’s greatest mysteries. She recorded solo, as well as a member of The Ebony Sisters, The Soul Sisters and The Soulettes. She did backing vocals on recordings by Jimmy Cliff. Although she was not a prolific artist (especially by reggae standards), a number of her songs are very fondly remembered by fans of Jamaican music as true reggae classics. This is because Nora Dean brought something extra to her best songs, making them unusual and endlessly enjoyable. And yet, there is little biographical information about her anywhere. No interviews with her have ever been published. (The Nora Dean Web Site) On that basis, Significant while she remains relatively Obscure. File under:
Discography: Album; Singles 1968-73 Post-1975
In the music library: Rude Boy Ska: Barbwire
The Treasure Isle Story: Barbwire (with Tommy McCook & the Supersonics) [Alternate Version]
Links: Wikipedia The Nora Dean Web Site AllMusic Discogs
Nora Dean: The acclaimed late singer who moved from "sexy reggae" to gospe