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Ijahman Levi

 

Ijahman Levi (born Trevor Sutherland in Christiana, Manchester, Jamaica on 21 June 1946) is a reggae musician. In his early years, Levi was tutored by musician and vocal teacher, Joe Higgs.[1] His first album, Haile I Hymn, was released on Island Records in 1978. He became Ijahman Levi after a religious conversion to the Rastafari movementwhen he was in prison between 1972 and 1974. It and the following records preach Rastafari movement as well asTwelve Tribes of Israel doctrine.

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After moving with his parents to the United Kingdom in 1963[2] in 1966 and 1969 he released two singles under the name of The Youth. The first one was in 1966 for Polydor 56121 "As Long As There is Love" c/w "Your One and Only Man", both covers of Jimmy Ruffin and Otis Redding songs. They were cut in a typical mod R&B soul style. His second single was for Deram 226, released 17 January 1969, and featured "Meadow of My Love" c/w "Love Me or Leave Me". The B-side was self-written, being credited to 'Sutherland'. In 1985 Levi released "I Do", a duet he recorded with his second wife, Madge. The song performed well on the British reggae charts, reaching top position.[1] Ijahmans most famous composition is " JAH heavy load" recorded & released in 1976.[citation needed]

 

 

Ijahman Levi
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Ijahman Levi at Chiemsee Reggae Summer 2013
Background information
Birth name Trevor Sutherland
Born 21 June 1946
ChristianaManchester, Jamaica
Origin ChristianaManchesterJamaica
Genres Reggae
Instruments Vocals, Guitar
Labels Island Records