Horace Andy turns 75 and we’re celebrating with an authentic dub fest, a full 24 years after his last appearance at AB! The birthday boy himself will be the guest of honour, of course, together with his irreplaceable Dub Asante Band, Matic Horns and several exciting opening acts.
5 things you should know about Horace Andy:
- One of reggae’s most iconic voices. With his unmistakable falsetto and distinctive vibrato, Horace Andy is one of the most influential singers to emerge from Jamaica’s golden reggae era of the ’70s and ’80s.
- He started recording at just 16. Born Horace Hinds in Jamaica, he recorded his first single, This Is a Black Man’s Country, at the age of 16 before being discovered by legendary reggae producer Clement “Coxsone” Dodd. His breakthrough came with Skylarking, which became a number-one hit.
- A long-standing collaborator of Massive Attack. Beyond reggae, Andy is widely recognised for his haunting vocals on tracks by trip-hop pioneers Massive Attack, with whom he has collaborated since the group’s early days.
- A career spanning nearly six decades. From cult classics such as Money Is the Root of All Evil and You Are My Angel to his enduring influence on reggae and dub, Andy has built a remarkable musical legacy rooted in his sweet, melancholic and unmistakable style.
- 75 years young and still unforgettable on stage. Celebrating his 5. 75th birthday, Horace Andy returns to AB for an authentic dub celebration alongside his irreplaceable Dub Asante Band and the Matic Horns. Known for his warm charisma and eternal smile, he proves that his nickname, “Sleepy”, certainly doesn’t apply when he’s on stage.
Join the party at AB on December 17!
