It all started in the church choir at Holy Trinity Church in St. Philip, Barbados. It was in her early years that Judy Bailey exchanged the traditionally overcast skies of London where she was born, for a life under the Caribbean sunshine of the small Antilles island of Barbados.
At 17 she started to play guitar and write her first songs. It did not take long for the remarkable talent of this young woman to be recognised: Her first production promptly won her the coveted award "Gospel Album of the Year" and with Reggae Legend Eddy Grant ("Gimme hope Joanna", "Electric Avenue"...) as producer, Judy Bailey recorded the album "Between you and me". Further albums follow, recorded in Nashville, London and Germany.
The distinctive blend of her religious roots and her concept of pop music results in a unique style, which has enthused several thousands the world over. Besides her concerts and large festival performances throughout Europe (eg. England, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic), she also tours in America (Canada, USA, Brazil, Caribbean), Africa (South Africa, Congo, Tanzania, Senegal) and in Asia (Hong Kong). Judy is a world musician and world citizen. Her vision is to build bridges and heal divisions, to awaken hope, faith and the joy of living. As ambassador for the international relief organisation World Vision, she fights for awareness and support, especially for people in Africa.
So here you have it: African-Caribbean grooves and hit melodies, singer-songwriter roots combined with a progressive Pop edge, a fantastic band alongside Judy's shining charisma - all simply inspiring. It is the strong soulful woman who moves audiences from the first to the last row and makes you feel how irresistibly contagious rhythm laced with loads of love can be. This passionate earthy voice from an artist who truly has something to say is sure to win your heart.
AND .. coming in these days: Surrounded. Judys first LIVE ALBUM which was recorded this fall. Featuring: Jimmy Kelly, Kosho, Metaphysics, Eska Mtungwazi and her fantastic band .. Daniel Jakobi, Michael Fastenrath, Steve McGregor, Thilo Speckmann, Roy Johnson, Patrick Depuhl and the amazing Tracey Riggan. For a taste of the feats check the video of ..Get up...
MORE INFO:
Check www.judybailey.com
