Nadine Sutherland A Young One Like Me 1980

Back in 1980 Bob Marley was recruiting fresh talents as he prepared to build his Tuff Gong label into the Jamaican answer to Motown. One of his signees was a singer named Nadine Sutherland, who cut a single called A Young One Like Me for the Tuff Gong label. Unfortunately, Marleys time on earth would be cut short and plans for Tuff Gong changed accordingly, but young Sutherland would continue her musical journey.

With over 40 years as a professional beginning at the tender age of elevenwhen she captured the attention of Bob Marley, who recorded her (on his Tuff Gong label) singing Starvation (on the Land) and A Young One Like Me, two of the most conscious roots tunes ever recordedthe richness and resilience of Sutherlands career, one still in bloom, is remarkable.