Artist page

The Soulettes were a vocal trio consisting of Rita Anderson, her school friend, and her cousin. Rita discovered that the group often passed by their house, prompting her to approach them. The next time they passed, they sang "What's Your Name," which led to an invitation to the studio. In 1964, The Soulettes began recording for Coxson Dodd at Studio One, producing songs like "Friends And Lovers" with backing vocals from Rita and her cousin. Rita assisted Coxson Dodd in auditioning and coaching new singers, including The Soulettes, who were influenced by the harmonic style of other artists. From 1965 until the early 1970s, they collaborated with various producers and gained distribution in the UK. After losing an original member, another singer joined Rita and her cousin. During the period from 1968 to 1970, they released a handful of singles, with some only available in Jamaica. Unfortunately, as they were preparing to tour Canada in support of their hit "Let It Be," Nora fell ill and was replaced. In 1969, the lineup was revised to include Rita Marley, Hortense Lewis, and Cecile Campbell. In 1970, they released an LP titled "Jamaica Magic," featuring mento singer Lloyd Wilks. This album included four familiar mento selections and eight original tracks written by Cornel Lumiere, characterized as easy listening played by a jazz combo. Their last known recording dates back

For any edit requests, please reach out to info@rovr.live