Don Carlos, a.k.a. Don McCarlos (born Euvin Spencer, 29 June 1952), is a Jamaican reggae singer and composer.[1]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Euvin Spencer |
Also known as | Don Carlos |
Born | 29 June 1952 |
Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
Genres | Reggae |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Years active | 1972–present |
Labels | Reggae Gone Viral |
Don Carlos began singing in 1973 as a member of Black Uhuru. He sang alongside Garth Dennis and Derrick Simpson, the leader of the trio.[2]
In 1988 he recorded "Jingle Bells" with Glenice Spenser on A Reggae Christmas on RAS Records. In 1990 he re-united as the lead vocalist for a Black Uhuru album. Carlos continues to perform all over the world, and has a large fanbase in Africa.[3]
Carlos performed in Nairobi, Kenya in 2010 and on June 3, 2017.[4] He performed in the Zambian cities Lusaka, Kitwe and Livingstone (Mosi-oa-Tunya) between 6 and 8 June 2014.[5]