Curtis, Yvonne
Biography
Yvonne Curtis (McIntosh) is a Jamaican-born reggae and soca singer. She came to the U.K. in the 1960s and sung in local bands in and around Highbury and Islington. She worked on many small projects until 1975 and joined Third World Records label (run by Count Shelly). She was subsequently signed to Empire Records and then World Sounds Records. Curtis then joined a reggae group called the Serenaders under Browns Records. They released 'Only for Lovers' and 'Sweet Loving' which became hits and the group toured globally and appeared on television shows.
In the 2000s, three of the Serenaders passed away and Curtis to returned to her solo career. Although her commercial success has been limited, many regard Curtis as a pioneering female reggae and soca artist with an impactful legacy on her genre.
In the 2000s, three of the Serenaders passed away and Curtis to returned to her solo career. Although her commercial success has been limited, many regard Curtis as a pioneering female reggae and soca artist with an impactful legacy on her genre.
