Pam Hall
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.
| Press Play to hear Pam Hall's "Time For Love" from the CD "Time For Love" on the VPD Records Label. |