About Sharon Forrester
Born 1956. Sharon Forrester is a Jamaican singer.
Sharon Forrester (born 1956) is a Jamaican reggae singer who had success in the 1970s and 1990s.
Biography Born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1956, Forrester was born into a musical family and began singing at an early age, singing in church choirs from the age of six. After performing to tourists on Jamaica's north coast, she appeared on television alongside Richard Ace, and was introduced to Geoffrey Chung. and the This Time album in 1996. Since then she has provided guest vocals or backing vocals on recordings by other artists including Alpha Blondy, Burning Spear, Jimmy Cliff, The Heptones, and Yami Bolo.
Albums Sharon (1974), Ashanti This Time (1996), VP
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Who is Sharon Forrester?
Jamaican reggae singer
When was Sharon Forrester born?
Sharon Forrester was born in 1956 in Kingston.
What is Sharon Forrester's occupation?
Sharon Forrester is a singer.
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Sharon Forrester is Jamaican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sharon Forrester. https://biography.guide/sharon-forrester/
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