Norma Fraser

<p>Norma Fraser was born and raised in Jamaica and deeply influenced as a child by "Ska" music. According to Fraser, she and her playmates "revered the style, energy, and feelings we derived from listening to 'our' music.</p>
<p> "It all started for me at <a href="http://www.bigupradio.com/labelDetail.jsp?lid=75">Studio One</a><strong>, </strong> the record label that was like the Motown label in America. It was owned by <a href="http://www.bigupradio.com/artistDetail.jsp?aid=2504">Clement "Coxsone" Dodd</a><strong>, </strong> the master mind behind us all. He signed me n the early 1960s, and I had the pleasure of working with so many wonderful performers and musicians who were also signed with him includng Bob & <a href="http://www.bigupradio.com/artistDetail.jsp?aid=1953">Rita Marley</a>; <a href="http://www.bigupradio.com/artistDetail.jsp?aid=1853">Peter Tosh</a>; Bunny Wailer; <a href="http://www.bigupradio.com/artistDetail.jsp?aid=57">Slim Smith</a>; <a href="http://www.bigupradio.com/artistDetail.jsp?aid=58">Delroy Wilson</a>; <a href="http://www.bigupradio.com/artistDetail.jsp?aid=128">Joe Higgs</a>; <a href="http://www.bigupradio.com/artistDetail.jsp?aid=160">Ken Boothe</a>; and the <a href="http://www.bigupradio.com/artistDetail.jsp?aid=71">Skatalites</a>.   I really liked <a href="http://www.bigupradio.com/artistDetail.jsp?aid=26">Bob Marley</a> because he was rather earthy,religious, and so very talented...we used to discuss our life as kids, our love for music, and the difficulties we faced trying to get our records out on a timely basis...not to mention getting paid for them."</p>
<p> <strong>CAREER HIGHLIGHTS </strong><br>
Norma's latest 2001 CD, <em>"C Mon Baby,"</em> has something for everyone. It is a diverse musical project and a departure from her strictly roots reggae style.<br>
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Made first record<em> "We'll be lovers" </em>with <a href="http://www.bigupradio.com/artistDetail.jsp?aid=2764">Lord Creator</a> of Trinidad in 1961. It was Number One on the charts for more than a year in Jamaica. <br>
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Recorded at Studio One in Jamaica with Bob Marley and the Wailers, Ken booth, The Skatalites, Delroy Wilson, and other legendary reggae performers. Featured on Heartbeat Records compilation album <em>"The Best of Studio One".<br>
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</strong>Resident Vocalist at <em>Club 35 </em> in Montego Bay, Jamaica the West Indies most prestigious club. <br>
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Second record <em>"First Cut is the Deepest"</em> is released to immediate acclaim. Chosen "Best Female Newcomer" in London -1967. </p>