Edson Gomes
Edson Gomes (born September 3, 1955), is a Brazilian reggae singer and songwriter. Gomes' musical style is heavily influenced by other Roots reggae artists, such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Alpha Blondy. Regarded within Brazil as the biggest Brazilian reggae singer in the country, and his career has spanned 50 years.
Edson Gomes
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- Name
- Edson Gomes
- Born
- 3 September 1955
- Occupation
- Singer-songwriter, musician
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Fields
- reggae
- Languages
- Portuguese
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Edson Gomes (born September 3, 1955), is a Brazilian reggae singer and songwriter. Gomes' musical style is heavily influenced by other Roots reggae artists, such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Alpha Blondy. Regarded within Brazil as the biggest Brazilian reggae singer in the country, and his career has spanned 50 years.
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• Name — Edson Gomes • Landscape — yes • Birth Name — Edson Gomes • Born — 3 September 1955 • Origin — Cachoeira, Bahia, Brazil • Instrument — Voice • Genre — Reggae • Occupation — Singer-songwriter, musician • Years Active — 1982–present
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• Malandrinha • Árvores • Na Sombra da Noite • Campo de Batalha • Criminalidade
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