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Ras Lee was born and raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica and comes from a family of rich musical credentials. He has performed in numerous venues throughout Jamaica and co-wrote and narrated the Bob Marley documentary film "Heartland Reggae". In Canada, Ras Lee performed with many top reggae acts including Heaven's Radio, Roots Revival (led by Ernie Smith), Toronto's Reggae AllStar and Ottawa based Roots Movement. He was nominated in 1986 for a Juno award and received a Canadian Music Award for his single "Moonlight Lover". In 1999, Ras Lee released the album "Who Killed The Lion". In 2003 Ras Lee received a Canadian Reggae Music Award for Top Reggae Single for "Who Killed The Lion" and was again a nominee in 2004. In 2004 Ras Lee travelled to Africa visiting Etihopia, Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi and performed extensively in Burundi and Tanzania. Ras Lee has just released a new album entitled "Showers of Blessing", which is truly influenced by his journey in Africa. Ras Lee is currently working on his next CD. You can catch Ras Lee and the Roots in various venues throughout Ottawa, Toronto, Kingston and Quebec, Canada. |
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