Garnet Silk

Jamaica

Born: 02 April 1966

Died: 09 December 1994

Years Active: 80, 90

Genres: Reggae, International

Styles: Lovers Rock, Reggae/Caribbean, Reggae/Caribbean, Dancehall, Ragga, Roots Reggae, Contemporary Reggae

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One of the most exciting young talents to arise out of the '80s dancehall scene, Garnett Silk began his career as a child toaster, but ended it as one of Jamaica's most astonishing singers; with a rich and emotive voice, he took the nation by storm. He seemed destined for international stardom, when his career was cut cruelly short by his death in 1994. Born Garnett Damoin Smith in Jamaica's Manchester parish on April 2, 1966, the young DJ-to-be, had decided on his career choice as a small child. Encouraged by family and friends, Silk first to...

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