Nana McLean - "Canada's Reggae Diva"

NANA McLean, "soulful lady, wonderfully rousing voice, a prolific writer, captivating musical artist". These descriptions fit Canada's Reggae Diva. In 1979, NANA McLean burst to national prominence with her debut album for A&M Records "DREAM OF LIFE". Her 1980 country bluesy, " GEORGIA EYES ", was played on practically every radio station in Canada. Her roots ran deep in Jamaica's reggae industry as she recorded her debut single, "TILL I KISS YOU", on the Coxsone label in 1977.

On par with reggae's leading women like Marcia Griffiths, Rita Marley, and newcomer Diana King, Nana's career has been littered with numerous awards, nominations, presentations and recognition from such organizations as the Canadian Black Music Association, the Canadian JUNO Awards. Her album, " NANA McLean - COLLECTOR'S SERIES ", produced by Jamaican ace, Donovan Jermaine, won the 1997 JUNO for Best Reggae Recording. Nana's 90-minute world premiere concert on Bravo television is a regular repeat programme.

NANA is a first class performer, a powerful, emotional balladeer, and a classic reggae singer with a bluesy R&B style. She is Canada's reggae Diva and has performed across Canada, the US and Africa. Her 2002 releases, " Love in Your Heart" and " Gone Too Long" are heating up the charts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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