Ras Midas
| Ras Midas | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ras Midas |
| Born |
1958 (age 57–58) Clarendon Parish, Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae, disco |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, music producer |
| Instruments | Congo drum |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Labels | Trojan, Island, JML |
| Website |
www |
Ras Midas (born in 1958, Clarendon Parish, Jamaica) is a reggae artist and member of the Rastafari movement most famous for his album Rastaman in Exile. At age 13, he moved to the United Kingdom.[1] He began his career in music in 1968,[2] and later enjoyed popularity with reggae audiences in France, before relocating to the United States.[3]
Discography
- 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
- ↑ "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
- Website
- Ras Midas Video clips
- "Cultural Fiesta" - interview with Ras Midas by Peter I, reggae-vibes.com
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