Jean Adebambo (1962 – 2009) was a British singer, best known for songs in the lovers rock genre. Her music is still critically acclaimed and greatly appreciated by reggae and soul lovers alike.
Adebambo was born in London, to Nigerian and Montserratian parents. She entered the music business by chance when she was invited to do two cover versions of the records “Again” and “Reunited” by Ital Records in the 1980s.
She met the producer Leonard Chin, for whom she recorded the single “Paradise”, and had a successful solo career, mainly recording for her own Ade J label. A string of hits followed including “Reaching For A Goal”, “Hardships of Life” and “Pipe Dreams”. Despite all the success, Adebambo quit the music industry and went back into the medical profession. Adebambo was convinced to relaunch her career and performed at a popular lovers rock concert at the Brixton Academy in 2008. Sadly, in 2009, at only 46, she was found dead at home.
A tribute concert was held on at Hackney Empire in 2009, with the aim of raising funds to help raise her two daughters.
Refs: Jean Adebambo – Wikipedia; Welcome to Michael Valentine Studio
