Ajamu

soca

One of the Caribbean’s top entertainers, Ajamu comes from the island of Grenada, internationally famous for its large variety of spices, and known as the Isle of Spice. Indeed, Ajamu's music reflects the variety of spices and musical art forms prevalent in Grenada and the Caribbean. He is adept in Calypso, Soca, Parang and Reggae. Few Caribbean enter- tainers can match him for his ability to write music, compose sharp and deep lyrics, or arrange music. Ajamu is truly a multi-talented entertainer. Ajamu began singing calypso in 1983 after a one-year stint in Trinidad & Tobago where he experienced first hand the great calypso stars in action. Once he arrived on the calypso scene, fans welcomed this breath of fresh air and dubbed him King Ajamu, a title that he answers to, but his humble nature has not embraced. Acknowledging his talent, Ajamu has since been hailed by both Calypso Rose, the Calypso Queen of the world, and The Mighty Sparrow, the calypso King of the World, as a gifted, talented and top-class Calypsonian. The Mighty Sparrow said of his Grenadian compatriot that he reminded him of himself when he started his career. Ajamu holds the unprecedented title as the seven-time Grenada Calypso Monarch, winning in the 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, and 2004, and he continues to make outstanding musical contributions generating CD after CD and hit after hit. Standing at just 5ft 7inches, this musical giant plays guitar, keyboards, drums, and is a certified sound engi...