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Edson Gomes

Musical artist

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Edson Gomes (born September 3, 1955), is a Brazilian reggae singer and songwriter. Gomes' musical style is heavily influenced by other Roots reggae artists, such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Alpha Blondy.

Edson Gomes is regarded within Brazil as the biggest Brazilian reggae singer in the country, and his career has spanned 50 years.

English interpretations and translations of his music are available on the Roots Reggae Library.

01Discography

Malandrinha
Árvores
Na Sombra da Noite
Campo de Batalha
Criminalidade

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