Jamaican Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a singer of Puerto Rican danzas, also known as "The Great Lady of the Danzas".In 1947, Ross was

Was a singer of Puerto Rican danzas, also known as "The Great Lady of the Danzas".In 1947, Ross was offered a recording contract. She recorded the boleros "Diez Años" (Ten Years) by Rafael Hernandez and "Aunque me Llores" (Even if you cry for Me) by Claudio Ferrer. In 1948, she recorded 49 danzas written by composers such as Juan Morel Campos, Manuel Gregorio Tavarez, Rafael Alers and Angel Mislan among others.In 1953, Ross returned to Puerto Rico where she received a contract from the radio station "WNEL" to do the show "La Voz de Borinquen" (The voice of Puerto Rico). This is where she was nicknamed "The Great Lady of the Danzas".

Is a bolero singer, guitarist & composer.Julito Rodriguez got his first guitar as a present from his

Is a bolero singer, guitarist & composer.Julito Rodriguez got his first guitar as a present from his mother. He returned to San Juan in 1946, to study at the Universidad de Puerto Rico, there he joined the ROTC band directed by Rafael Alers. By 1947, Rodriguez had found a new musical passion in the "trio" music. His first "trio" was named "Los Romanceros". The group enjoyed considerable success until 1950, when Rodriguez decided to join the United States military.

Is a Trinidadian footballer who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer. James played

Is a Trinidadian footballer who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer. James played college soccer for the University of Connecticut, and was a 2007 Hermann Trophy candidate and Lowe's Senior CLASS Award finalist. James drafted 9th overal

A reggae singer.Toward the end of high school, a relationship with Errol O'Meally led her further al

A reggae singer.Toward the end of high school, a relationship with Errol O'Meally led her further along her music path. He was a budding songwriter, and used her voice to present some of his material to Joe Gibbs' Recording Studio.[1] Both the songs and the singer were well received, and J.C. was asked to cover Charley Pride's "Someone Loves You, Honey" in 1980.[2] The reggae version of the country and western tune topped the Jamaican charts,[2] and earned the singer gold and platinum discs in the Netherlands. While the record was a big hit, it bankrupted Gibbs as he had failed to pay royalties to the songwriter.[2] An album of the same name, featuring the deejay talents of Prince Mohamed was released in 1982.

Is a West Indian cricketer who has played first-class and List A cricket for the Leeward Islands.

Is a West Indian cricketer who has played first-class and List A cricket for the Leeward Islands.

Is a Jamaican reggae artist. He is best known for the classic single "Police and Thieves", produced

Is a Jamaican reggae artist. He is best known for the classic single "Police and Thieves", produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry in 1976.

One of a handful of Grenadians to play Test cricket for the West Indies, Junior Murray was a wicketk

One of a handful of Grenadians to play Test cricket for the West Indies, Junior Murray was a wicketkeeper batsman. He started his domestic career as a batsman and only later developed into a keeper, although he never looked entirely confident with the glo

Is a Grenadian football player. He currently serves as midfielder for the Grenada national football

Is a Grenadian football player. He currently serves as midfielder for the Grenada national football team.

Is a professional cricketer for the West Indies and the great nephew of Sammy Guillen. He was the fi

Is a professional cricketer for the West Indies and the great nephew of Sammy Guillen. He was the first white cricketer to play for the Trinidad and Tobago national cricket team after many decades.

Is a West Indies cricketer who plays for the Leeward Islands in the Carib Beer Series.

Is a West Indies cricketer who plays for the Leeward Islands in the Carib Beer Series.

A Puerto Rican-American actress. She is perhaps best known for role as Vanessa Diaz in the HBO drama

A Puerto Rican-American actress. She is perhaps best known for role as Vanessa Diaz in the HBO drama series Six Feet Under.Machado was born in Chicago, Illinois, where her family moved to from Puerto Rico. There her parents met and were married. The couple had two children and subsequently divorced. Her mother remarried and had three children. Machado was very active in drama, always participating in her school plays. In 1986, she attended Lane Technical College Prep High School ("Lane Tech") and during her spare time performed with the Latino Chicago Theater Company. [1]