Pam
Hall had her musical beginnings in the traditional school and
church arenas.
That she was quite gifted was no secret as she would always end up
teaching everyone their parts when singing in the choir.
She however,
never ventured on stage alone until she was a high school senior, when
she traumatized herself after being told that 'the mike didn't sound
so good" (therefore she didn't sound good. Horror of horrors!).
After
entering the professional world of music, Pam quickly built up a solid
reputation as a versatile lead singer (many regard her as Jamaica's
best) and background vocalist. She was one half of the award winning
Pam & Woody duo.
Pam has
done backing vocals for most of the top reggae artistes such as Peter
Tosh, Dennis Brown, Beres Hammond, Gregory Isaacs, Bunny Wailer and
Jimmy Cliff; as well as international artistes such as Maxi Priest,
Courtney Pine, Queen Latifa, Tracy Chapman, Erica Badoo, Eve, The Fugees
and many others.
Wishing
to spread her musical wings, she embarked on a solo career which spawned
such perennial favorites as ' I was Born a Woman', 'Perfidia', 'Dear
Boopsie', 'I'll Always Love You', 'Sweetest Sound' and 'Young Hearts',
among others.
Pam Hall
is also a very versatile jazz performer and composer and was the winner
of the Jamaica Federation of Musicians' '93 and '94 Jazz vocalist award.
As a
jazz performer, Pam has wooed audiences at home and abroad and is a
regularly featured artiste on the BET jazz channel.
Pam has
toured extensively, working with and or opening for such acts as Tina
Turner, Toots and the Maytals, Ziggy Marley, Denise Williams, Aretha
Franklin, Ben E. King and Shaggy, to name a few.
She is
the proud winner of many awards from a variety of organizations.
Martin's Interculture, Tamika, JFM, Sunsplash, Caribbean Music and Reggae
Soca are among the most popular ones.
Pam has
to her credit the albums: 'Always Love You', 'Missing You Baby', 'Magic',
'Bet You Don't Know', 'A Song For You', 'The Days of Lovers Rock', 'Pam
Hall sings R&B Hits', and her current album 'Time for Love'.
She is
currently working on a number of projects with local and international
artistes and her first full jazz album was released in the autumn of
2002.
This
singer/writer/arranger/musician/producer, who was once described as
'MUSIC' (the nicest compliment she thinks she has ever received) vows
to stay true and fully involved with her craft.
Press
Play to hear Pam Hall's "Time
For Love" from the CD "Time For Love" on the VPD Records
Label.