BIOGRAPHY
Carl "Ramasses" Mc
Donald was born in the Reggae country of Jamaica in the city of Kingston.Carl's musical
ability was evident at an early age as he was a member of the church choir and also
represented his high school in various intramural competitions and concerts.
In 1966, he migrated to London,
England where he attended Belle School of Music and the Linton School for song writing,
arranging and music composition. While in London he performed with Reggae groups such as
Square Deals and TNT Road Show Band, backing such super artists like Ben E. King, the
Drifters and Jimmy Cliff.
In the early 70's , he moved to
the United States. He attended the Herbert Bergoff School of music, for voice and Drama
training. Having succeded, he developed his own creative style, that witch makes an
indelibile impression on both listeners and musicians alike.
He became popular with thousands
of fans at the"FIRST NEW YORK REGGAE BEACH PARTY" series held at steeple Chase
Park and has also been a regular at the CARRIBEAN MUSIC FESTIVALS held in Prospect Park,
Brooklyn each year, he has performed with many of the who of both Carribean and American
Music: Mighty sparrow, Inner Circle, Third World, Steel Pulse, The Platters,
Blue Magic, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmeri and many others.
In 1989, he moved to Fort
Lauderdale, Florida. There, he continued to write and perform at various venues. In 1997
the REED MIDEM ORGANISATION held its first CARIBBEAN and LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC EXHIBIT in
Miami, Florida. Carl was among the specially invited guest artist that performed at the
showcase, held at the CAMEO THEATER. Also, he was invited as guest performance at the Cape
Canaveral Music Festival, among with "The TEMPTATIONS" and the "THREE DOG
NIGHTS"