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Dhaima, born Sandra Lucille on April 27, 1949, was a talented singer-songwriter and hair sculptress from Nashville, Tennessee. She was the first child of John and Susie Matthews and showed her musical talent early, writing her first song at the age of nine. By twelve, she confidently approached Tree Music Publishing to pursue a deal. Dhaima gained recognition as a member of "The Buttons," a singing group with her friend Connie Burns, which recorded several songs for Columbia Records. The name "Dhaima," meaning "love lives forever," reflects her artistic spirit. An art major, she graduated from San Jose State University, where she earned credits in hair sculpture, painting, and pottery. After college, she worked at United Artists Publishing in Hollywood, where she was introduced to the Rastafarian movement and the music of Bob Marley. This encounter led her to form a deep connection with Bob and Rita Marley, and she considered Jamaica her spiritual home, becoming an 'unofficial' member of reggae's first family. Dhaima's career as a recording artist for Joe Gibbs Music in Kingston, Jamaica, resulted in a notable discography. She passed away on May 9, 2000.

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